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What architectural feature distinguishes the Woluwe-Saint-Lambert commune building?
What architectural feature distinguishes the Woluwe-Saint-Lambert commune building?
- A series of elaborate gargoyles
- Large stained-glass windows
- A prominent green dome
- A clock tower (correct)
What was the typical procedure for Max and his family during their visits to the commune?
What was the typical procedure for Max and his family during their visits to the commune?
- Making an appointment in advance and being escorted to a private office
- Taking a numbered ticket, waiting, then approaching the clerks when their number is called (correct)
- Directly approaching the clerks at the windowed wall for assistance
- Checking in with a receptionist, then receiving immediate assistance
How did Oscar's behavior on the bus ride to the commune differ from his behavior upon arrival?
How did Oscar's behavior on the bus ride to the commune differ from his behavior upon arrival?
- He was aloof on the bus and remained distant inside the commune as well.
- He showed excitement on the bus but appeared bored inside the building.
- He seemed anxious on the bus but greeted the information desk attendant politely upon arrival. (correct)
- He was talkative on the bus but became quiet upon entering the commune.
What specific detail suggests a contrast between the usual experience at the commune and Oscar's visit?
What specific detail suggests a contrast between the usual experience at the commune and Oscar's visit?
Max's concern about Oscar potentially reporting them stems from the proximity of what establishment to the commune?
Max's concern about Oscar potentially reporting them stems from the proximity of what establishment to the commune?
Flashcards
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
A commune characterized by a yellow brick building with a clock tower.
Ticketing process
Ticketing process
The system of getting a paper ticket and waiting for it to be called.
Clerks behind the window
Clerks behind the window
Staff who issue documents from behind a glass barrier.
Oscar's demeanor
Oscar's demeanor
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Information desk greeting
Information desk greeting
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Study Notes
Chapter Thirty-Two
- The commune of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert is a large yellow brick building with a distinctive clock tower.
- Visitors have to take a paper ticket with a number to be served.
- They sit in hard plastic seats in a large central hall and wait for their number to flash on a monitor.
- Only then can they approach the clerks who issue documents.
- The experience in the commune is different with Oscar, who is quiet and almost shy on the bus.
- Oscar directly enters the commune, greets an older woman at the information desk, and bypasses the ticket machine.
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