Airport Communication Chaos

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Who is the author grateful to for suggesting the plot twist?

The editor

The researcher

Meredith (correct)

The publisher

What is the title of the section that mentions the author's gratitude?

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (correct)

PROLOGUE

THIRTEEN YEARS LATER

CONTENTS

What is the title of the first chapter?

THIRTEEN YEARS LATER

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

PROLOGUE (correct)

ONE

How many chapters are there in the book?

33 Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the last chapter?

THIRTY-THREE Signup and view all the answers

What is the phrase used to divide sections in the book?

::: {#index_split} Signup and view all the answers

What is the format of the chapter titles?

All uppercase Signup and view all the answers

What is the opening phrase of the PROLOGUE?

It wasn't there. Signup and view all the answers

What was Chip's father talking about when he mentioned getting a good deal?

The house they bought Signup and view all the answers

According to Jonah, what percentage of Americans are adopted?

Four out of every one hundred Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah pull out of the safe?

A document labeled 'Birth Certificate' Signup and view all the answers

Why was Chip stressed out?

Because he found out he was adopted Signup and view all the answers

What was the name on the birth certificate?

Charles Haddingford Winston the third Signup and view all the answers

What agency was mentioned in the papers?

Happy Family Adoption Agency Signup and view all the answers

What did Chip tease Jonah about?

Nothing Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jonah decide not to argue with Chip?

Because Chip was showing a sense of humor Signup and view all the answers

What is Monique's attitude towards the people she is dealing with?

She is frustrated and angry. Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem that Monique and Angela are trying to solve?

A plane is missing. Signup and view all the answers

What does the control tower say about the plane?

The plane never showed up on the radar. Signup and view all the answers

What does Angela think might be a possibility about the situation?

The plane is otherworldly. Signup and view all the answers

What did Angela tell herself at the beginning of the story?

She would go down the ramp to see if the jet door was open. Signup and view all the answers

What does Angela decide not to mention to Monique?

The dark cockpit. Signup and view all the answers

What is Monique doing when Angela leaves?

Yelling into the phone. Signup and view all the answers

What did Angela see in the galley when she looked around the corner?

Neatly stowed drink carts. Signup and view all the answers

What did Angela hear that prompted her to continue down the jetway?

A whimper or cry from an unknown source. Signup and view all the answers

What are the colorful travel posters advertising?

Sky Trails. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Angela go after leaving Monique?

The jetway door by gate 2B. Signup and view all the answers

What was the insignia on the side of the jet that Angela initially saw?

The TACHYON TRAVEL logo. Signup and view all the answers

What did Angela think happened to the insignia on the jet?

It was an optical illusion. Signup and view all the answers

What did Angela find when she entered the cockpit?

The cockpit was empty and the instruments were dark. Signup and view all the answers

What had Angela learned in the orientation session?

Basic first aid and CPR. Signup and view all the answers

What was Angela's motivation for going down the jetway?

She wanted to receive praise and congratulations. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonah's family do when he brings up the topic of adoption?

They become evasive and careful in their responses Signup and view all the answers

What does Katherine accuse their parents of doing when Jonah asks about his birth parents?

Trying to figure out what to say to him Signup and view all the answers

What does Katherine compare her parents' stories about Jonah's adoption to?

A story about giving her Barbie stickers Signup and view all the answers

What is Katherine concerned about Jonah doing at school?

Sharing stories about their parents getting him Signup and view all the answers

What does Katherine suspect their parents of reading?

Books about adoption and parenting Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonah say he will not do?

Start acting out and using drugs Signup and view all the answers

What does Katherine imply that their parents are worried about?

Jonah acting out and using drugs Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonah's family do when he talks about his adoption?

They start pussyfooting around and being careful Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prologue

The story begins with a scene at an airport where a plane is missing, and the characters are trying to figure out what happened.
Monique, an airport employee, is frustrated with the situation and is yelling at someone on the phone.
Angela, a new employee, is trying to help Monique and is sent to check on the plane at gate 2B.

The Plane

Angela finds the plane, but it has a strange insignia, "Tachyon Travel", which she has never heard of.
The insignia suddenly changes to the familiar Sky Trails logo, which is the airline Angela works for.
Angela is confused and unsure of what is happening.

The Story Shifts

The story shifts to a new scene with two characters, Chip and Jonah, who are discussing Chip's adoption.
Chip is trying to make sense of his adoption and is wondering if he was meant to meet someone who would help him uncover the truth.
Jonah is trying to calm Chip down and make him see that his adoption is not a conspiracy.

The Safe

Jonah finds a safe in the house and discovers documents related to Chip's adoption.
The documents include a birth certificate, and Chip is upset to learn that his name is Charles Winston III.
Chip feels like he is not related to his parents and that they are just trying to cover up the truth.

The Adoption Agency

Chip and Jonah discuss the Happy Family Adoption Agency, which handled Chip's adoption.
Chip is upset with his parents for not being honest with him about his adoption and for not wanting to talk about it.
Jonah tries to reassure Chip that his parents care about him and are just trying to protect him.

The Past

Katherine, another character, joins the conversation and talks about the past and how it is connected to the present.
She explains that the story of Chip's adoption is the beginning of the story of their family, and that it is okay to talk about it.
Katherine also warns Jonah not to tell anyone at school about their family's stories.

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Description

A scenario where a plane's whereabouts are unclear due to miscommunication between the control tower and the dispatcher. Passengers are confused and frustrated.