Chapter 42 Summary: After the Brussels Attacks

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What activity did Max's mother choose over taking the metro on the morning of the attack?

  • Taking a taxi
  • Walking (correct)
  • Driving her car
  • Riding a bicycle

Who accompanied Max's father when opening the door for Inspector Fontaine?

  • Ahmed
  • Claire
  • Max (correct)
  • Max's mother

What concern did Max have while Inspector Fontaine was at the door?

  • If Fontaine knew their family secret
  • Whether they had forgotten to lock the backdoor
  • Whether Ahmed was with Fontaine (correct)
  • If his parents were hurt

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?

<p>He looked out the window (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What assumption did Max make about Inspector Fontaine's linguistic error?

<p>He meant to say 'state of emergency' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reaction did Max's mother have when approaching Inspector Fontaine?

<p>She asked if there would be more attacks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which location did not go into lockdown during the events described?

<p>Max's home (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Max worry Inspector Fontaine might investigate?

<p>Their wine cellar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the number of fatalities in the Brussels airport attack as mentioned?

<p>Thirty-two (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Brussels airport attack

A terrorist attack that killed 32 people and injured hundreds.

State of emergency

A situation where normal laws are suspended for public safety.

Inspector Fontaine

A police officer involved in analyzing the attack.

Counterterror division

A specialized unit that investigates and prevents terrorism.

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State of urgency

A heightened level of alertness and response needed in crises.

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Lockdown

A security measure to confine individuals indoors for safety.

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Coded transmissions

Messages sent in a secret format to conceal information.

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Seared memories

Vivid and lasting memories due to emotional impact.

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Public concern

Widespread anxiety among people following a crisis.

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Max's family reactions

The varying responses of Max's family to the tragic event.

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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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