Disaster Response Efforts

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What is the emotional state of Rolf Carlé when he sees his mother?

Traumatized (correct)

Fearful

Calm

Indifferent

What is the reason for the President of the Republic's visit to the area?

To provide aid to the affected people

To confirm the severity of the catastrophe (correct)

To declare a national holiday

To inspect the military operations

What does Rolf Carlé's mother tell him to do?

To forget his past

To not cry

To pick up a shovel (correct)

To go back to South America

Why does Rolf Carlé cry, according to the story?

Because he is crying for himself Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition of the country after the catastrophe?

In a state of siege Signup and view all the answers

What is Azucena's response to Rolf Carlé's tears?

She says she doesn't hurt anymore Signup and view all the answers

What was the reporter's plan to rescue the girl?

Using a pump to drain the water Signup and view all the answers

Why did the reporter shout 'We can’t wait that long!'?

Because they couldn't wait until the next morning for a pump Signup and view all the answers

What did the military doctor examine about the girl?

Her heart function and body temperature Signup and view all the answers

What did someone bring to the reporter to help the girl?

Coffee to keep the girl awake Signup and view all the answers

Why did the reporter place a plank near the hole?

To hold his weight and stay closer to the girl Signup and view all the answers

What was the girl's emotional state during the rescue efforts?

Calm and accepting of her fate Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator trying to get from important people in the city?

A pump to remove the silt Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator try to communicate with Rolf Carlé?

By trying to reach him by force of mind Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator see on the first morning broadcast?

Cadavers of people and animals in the river Signup and view all the answers

Why was the narrator watching the satellite transmissions?

To see footage of Azucena's mudpit Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator feel when they saw the disaster on television?

Compassion and frustration Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the narrator's concentrated effort to reach Rolf Carlé?

It was a frenzied and futile activity Signup and view all the answers