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Questions and Answers
What is the primary setting of the excerpt?
What is the primary setting of the excerpt?
- A bustling marketplace
- A school
- A quiet park
- A family home (correct)
What initially prompts Max's question, "What happened?"
What initially prompts Max's question, "What happened?"
- A phone call from a friend
- His parents' distressed demeanor and their focus on their phones (correct)
- A loud noise from outside
- A news report on television
What is the source of the family's anxiety?
What is the source of the family's anxiety?
- Terrorist attacks in Paris (correct)
- Financial difficulties
- A family argument
- An impending storm
What specific event in Paris is mentioned in the excerpt?
What specific event in Paris is mentioned in the excerpt?
Besides Max and his parents, who is mentioned as a source of concern?
Besides Max and his parents, who is mentioned as a source of concern?
What is Max's immediate reaction upon hearing about the attacks?
What is Max's immediate reaction upon hearing about the attacks?
What theme is most prominently explored in this excerpt?
What theme is most prominently explored in this excerpt?
How does the excerpt portray Max's parents?
How does the excerpt portray Max's parents?
What misunderstanding is hinted at in the dialogue, and subsequently addressed?
What misunderstanding is hinted at in the dialogue, and subsequently addressed?
Flashcards
Max's Family Dynamics
Max's Family Dynamics
Max, his parents, and Claire have complex emotional interactions relating to current events.
Terror Attacks in Paris
Terror Attacks in Paris
A series of violent acts targeting civilians, causing widespread fear.
Fear and Anxiety
Fear and Anxiety
Emotions experienced by Max and his family in response to terror threats.
Misunderstandings
Misunderstandings
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Empathy in Crisis
Empathy in Crisis
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Impact of Media
Impact of Media
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Hostage Situations
Hostage Situations
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Religious stereotypes
Religious stereotypes
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Protection of Children
Protection of Children
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Study Notes
Character's Actions and Thoughts
- Character sneaks out to a party, conflicted about whether to tell parents
- Character is concerned about his sister, Claire, possibly in danger
- Character feels worry and dread about possible harm to Claire
- Recognizes that his parents are unaware of the problems
- Character is concerned about potential danger and terrorist attacks in Paris
Family Conflict and Secrets
- Parents do not approve of the character's actions
- Parents were searching for any signs of sneaking around
- There are secret activities going on in the house
- There are kids who are wandering around at night
- Parents did not know about a hidden universe of secrets around them
Worries and Fears
- Character is afraid Claire might be in trouble
- Character imagines Claire being mugged and beaten
- Character has a fear of the family/people losing their way
- Character fears someone is supporting terrorists
- Character is worried about the consequences of their actions
Incidents and Discussions
- Character's mother is worried about a possible terror attack
- Character's father is worried about a terror attack
- Character's reaction is concerned, and he can't breathe
- Possible terrorist situation is discussed and explained
- Character is concerned about people supporting terrorists
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