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What was the author's immediate reaction when thinking about losing their mother?
What was the author's immediate reaction when thinking about losing their mother?
- They started yelling at the fireman
- All past arguments and hatred vanished (correct)
- They decided to go back into the burning house
- They ran away from the scene
What did the fireman do with the author's mother?
What did the fireman do with the author's mother?
- Took her to the truck and put an oxygen mask on her (correct)
- Asked her to help fight the fire
- Left her in the burning house
- Ignored her and focused on the house
Why did the author go to school the next day without shoes?
Why did the author go to school the next day without shoes?
- They had kicked off their shoes while doing homework and lost them in the fire (correct)
- They intentionally left their shoes behind as a symbol of loss
- They were too upset to remember to wear shoes
- They couldn't find their shoes due to the chaos caused by the fire
Why did the author break down in tears after the fire had been put out?
Why did the author break down in tears after the fire had been put out?
What was the author's initial reaction when people started coming up to introduce themselves?
What was the author's initial reaction when people started coming up to introduce themselves?
What changed for the author after the fire incident?
What changed for the author after the fire incident?
What was the significance of the author watching their house being rebuilt with friends by their side?
What was the significance of the author watching their house being rebuilt with friends by their side?
How did the author feel when they saw their cat being brought back to them?
How did the author feel when they saw their cat being brought back to them?
What was the advice given by the old teachers to the author?
What was the advice given by the old teachers to the author?
How did the author feel about starting high school?
How did the author feel about starting high school?
Where was the author sitting when the Sunday afternoon incident occurred?
Where was the author sitting when the Sunday afternoon incident occurred?
What kind of pet did the author have with them while doing homework?
What kind of pet did the author have with them while doing homework?
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Study Notes
Author's Reaction to the Fire
- The author's immediate reaction to thinking about losing their mother was intense emotional distress.
- The fireman saved the author's mother from the burning house.
After the Fire
- The author went to school the next day without shoes, implying a sense of disarray and shock.
- The author broke down in tears after the fire had been put out, indicating a delayed emotional response to the traumatic event.
Social Interactions
- The author's initial reaction to people introducing themselves was likely emotional or overwhelmed.
- The fire incident brought significant changes to the author's life.
Rebuilding and Recovery
- Watching the house being rebuilt with friends by their side was a significant moment for the author, symbolizing hope and support.
- The author felt joyful and relieved when they saw their cat being brought back to them, a sign of normalcy and comfort.
Advice and Reflection
- The old teachers advised the author, likely offering words of comfort and guidance.
- The author felt apprehensive or uncertain about starting high school.
Context
- The Sunday afternoon incident occurred while the author was sitting in a specific location.
- The author had a cat as a pet, which was often present while doing homework.
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