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Why was Max relieved?
Why was Max relieved?
- The school was not targeted.
- The police had apprehended the attackers.
- He had witnessed the attack on television.
- His family was safe. (correct)
What did Max's mother do differently that morning?
What did Max's mother do differently that morning?
- She took a taxi to work.
- She walked instead of taking the metro. (correct)
- She drove Claire to school.
- She stayed home due to a premonition.
Where was Ahmed most likely during the attack?
Where was Ahmed most likely during the attack?
- At the airport.
- At the School of Happiness. (correct)
- At home with Max.
- Visiting relatives out of town.
Why was Max concerned about Fontaine's visit?
Why was Max concerned about Fontaine's visit?
Why did Max's father look out the window before opening the door?
Why did Max's father look out the window before opening the door?
How did Max's mother react to the news of the attacks?
How did Max's mother react to the news of the attacks?
What was Fontaine's purpose in visiting Max's home?
What was Fontaine's purpose in visiting Max's home?
What error did Max notice in Fontaine's English?
What error did Max notice in Fontaine's English?
What information did Fontaine provide about the attackers?
What information did Fontaine provide about the attackers?
What news channel did Max watch?
What news channel did Max watch?
Flashcards
Airport Attack
Airport Attack
A violent incident that caused chaos and fear among commuters, depicted on news broadcasts.
State of Emergency
State of Emergency
A situation declared by authorities during a crisis, allowing for special measures.
Inspector Fontaine
Inspector Fontaine
The police officer who visited Max's family after the attack to provide updates.
Lockdown
Lockdown
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Counterterror Division
Counterterror Division
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Emotional Response
Emotional Response
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Communications Interception
Communications Interception
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Media Coverage
Media Coverage
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Urgent Response
Urgent Response
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Family Safety
Family Safety
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Study Notes
Chapter Forty-Two Summary
- Max watches gruesome images of the Brussels attacks on TV
- Max's parents and Claire field worried calls from family and friends
- Thirty-two people died in the attacks, and hundreds more were injured
- Max's mother chose to walk instead of take the metro
- At approximately two o'clock, the doorbell rings
- Max's father initially doesn't know who it is, so Max's mom advises him to not open the door if he doesn't know who it is
- Inspector Fontaine arrives at the front door
- Fontaine states that there is a state of emergency
- Fontaine's expression is grave
- Fontaine's English is not perfect, and Max doesn't correct him
- Max's mother runs down the stairs to see who it was
- Fontaine is concerned about further attacks, and says that transmissions from plotters and accomplices have been received
- The counter-terrorism division is examining every lead
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