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What activity did Max's mother choose over taking the metro on the morning of the attack?
What activity did Max's mother choose over taking the metro on the morning of the attack?
Who accompanied Max's father when opening the door for Inspector Fontaine?
Who accompanied Max's father when opening the door for Inspector Fontaine?
What concern did Max have while Inspector Fontaine was at the door?
What concern did Max have while Inspector Fontaine was at the door?
What was Inspector Fontaine's demeanor when he spoke about the state of affairs?
What was Inspector Fontaine's demeanor when he spoke about the state of affairs?
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How did Max's father verify the visitor's identity before opening the door?
How did Max's father verify the visitor's identity before opening the door?
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What assumption did Max make about Inspector Fontaine's linguistic error?
What assumption did Max make about Inspector Fontaine's linguistic error?
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What reaction did Max's mother have when approaching Inspector Fontaine?
What reaction did Max's mother have when approaching Inspector Fontaine?
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Which location did not go into lockdown during the events described?
Which location did not go into lockdown during the events described?
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What did Max worry Inspector Fontaine might investigate?
What did Max worry Inspector Fontaine might investigate?
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What was the number of fatalities in the Brussels airport attack as mentioned?
What was the number of fatalities in the Brussels airport attack as mentioned?
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Flashcards
Brussels airport attack
Brussels airport attack
A terrorist attack that killed 32 people and injured hundreds.
State of emergency
State of emergency
A situation where normal laws are suspended for public safety.
Inspector Fontaine
Inspector Fontaine
A police officer involved in analyzing the attack.
Counterterror division
Counterterror division
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State of urgency
State of urgency
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Lockdown
Lockdown
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Coded transmissions
Coded transmissions
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Seared memories
Seared memories
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Public concern
Public concern
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Max's family reactions
Max's family reactions
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Study Notes
Chapter Forty-Two Summary
- Max witnessed horrific images of the Brussels attacks on TV
- Thirty-two people died and hundreds more were injured in the attacks
- Max's mother did not take the metro; his father picked up Claire and drove her home
- Ahmed was presumably at the School of Happiness, which was in lockdown
- At 2:00 PM, the doorbell rang; Max's father came down to the door
- Inspector Fontaine was at the door, expressing a state of emergency to Max's family
- Fontaine's concern was about the potential of more attacks and coded transmissions from terrorists
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Description
This summary covers the harrowing events as Max reacts to the Brussels attacks. It details the impact on his family, including the emergency response led by Inspector Fontaine and the lockdown of the School of Happiness. Explore the emotional and societal repercussions of this tragic event.
