Entwine: A Narrative Reflection
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What does the term 'entwined' refer to in the context of the story?

  • To twist together or connect (correct)
  • To be disconnected or separate
  • To move quickly without purpose
  • To remember past events vividly

When did the narrator kill Russell Gramercy?

  • September 12, 1994 (correct)
  • September 12, 2000
  • September 12, 2008
  • September 12, 1990

What significant event occurs in the narrator's life during his second week of college?

  • He has a deadly car accident. (correct)
  • He meets Russell Gramercy.
  • He graduates.
  • He moves to a new city.

How many years ago does the narrator reflect on the car accident?

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What activity was the narrator doing when the accident occurred?

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What can be inferred about the narrator's state before the accident?

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What does the narrator frequently reflect upon after the accident?

<p>The details of the event (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the story does the word 'entwined' symbolize?

<p>The interconnectedness of characters' lives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant action does the narrator take immediately after the accident?

<p>He turns off the car. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What detail does the narrator notice while driving in upstate New York?

<p>A song by Pearl Jam playing on the radio (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Daria Gramercy react after the accident?

<p>She cries for her father. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Chris say about the accident?

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What does the narrator see that indicates road work is occurring?

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What does the narrator notice about himself during the chaotic moment?

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How does the narrator feel about the moment he is experiencing?

<p>He feels regret and wishes to change it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does the narrator wish he could take regarding the moment?

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Who was Russell Gramercy in relation to Chris?

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What does the narrator do after he notices Russell Gramercy's condition?

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What is happening nearby that the narrator can hear while driving?

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What does the narrator refer to as trivial?

<p>Memories that might fade away (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symbolizes the impact of the accident on the scene?

<p>The bits of glass on the narrator's shirt. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'time didn’t stand still' suggest about the moment?

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What immediate emotion does Chris display while comforting Daria?

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What is the significance of the road signs mentioned in the passage?

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What is the primary emotional response the narrator has after the accident?

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What action does the narrator's father want him to take in relation to the Gramercy family?

<p>Attend the funeral (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the car insurance company advise the narrator's family to do?

<p>Not to speak with the Gramercy family (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurs in the narrator's life after the accident?

<p>He moves to New York City (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator perceive his failures in relationships?

<p>As connected to the accident (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence that the narrator has faced for the past ten years?

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During the memorial for Russell Gramercy, what does one speaker particularly highlight?

<p>The importance of connections in life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator refrain from doing after the accident?

<p>Driving a car (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator first notice about the figures on the road?

<p>They appear too small to identify clearly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the profession of Irving Beckstein?

<p>A forensic video analyst. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Beckstein do with the footage from the accident?

<p>He crops and enlarges it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Beckstein suggest about the limitations of video enhancement on TV?

<p>It cannot replicate the clarity of professional tools. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the video look when Beckstein plays it on the monitor?

<p>Heavily pixilated and blurry. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event does the video ultimately reveal?

<p>Chris Gramercy pushing his father. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes Beckstein's manner when explaining his analysis?

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What impression does the narrator get from repeatedly watching the video?

<p>He is confused by what he sees. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of groups has the narrator joined?

<p>Support groups for people who have caused deadly accidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator feel about the information learned from the video?

<p>He does nothing with it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concern does Daria express regarding Chris?

<p>She thinks he may be involved in an accident. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the narrator lie to Daria about Chris?

<p>To ease Daria's distress. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does lying to Daria have on the narrator?

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How does the narrator justify his lie to himself?

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What does Daria accuse Chris of potentially doing?

<p>Pushing their father in front of a car. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of his life does the narrator reflect upon after interacting with Daria?

<p>His previous actions related to the accident. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Entwined

Twisted together; interconnected.

September 12, 1994

The date of a fatal car accident.

Russell Gramercy

The person killed in the accident.

Narrator's actions

The narrator was not speeding or driving dangerously.

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College experience

The story takes place during the narrator's second week of college

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18 years ago

The time elapsed since the car accident.

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Driving back from lake

The narrator returning from a trip to a lake.

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Unintentional accident

Accident that happened without the narrator's intent to cause harm or danger

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Road work ahead

A sign indicating construction or repair work on a road.

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Daria Gramercy

A beautiful woman walking along the road with two men, forced into the road due to road work.

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Radio playing Pearl Jam

The narrator is listening to Pearl Jam on the radio.

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Signs for walkers to be careful

Road signs instructing walkers to use another designated path for safety.

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Children playing

Pee Wee League soccer match in the background.

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Narrator's regret

The narrator wishes they could relive the present situation and stop the ongoing events.

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Time continuing

The moment continues even though the narrator wishes it would stop.

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Unimportant memories

The experiences that are not considered that important.

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Narrator's Regret

The narrator wishes he could have avoided the accident, but understands that it was unavoidable.

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Accident Cause

Russell Gramercy stumbled into the road, leading to the car accident.

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Witness Impact

The narrator, a witness, is deeply affected and observes, feels the shock and pain of the accident from the impact of the incident.

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Daria's Reaction

Daria, the victim's daughter, cries out in response to the collision and pain.

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Chris's Perspective

Chris, the victim's son, believes the accident wasn't the driver's fault, arguing that the victim took a risky action.

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Russell's Role

Russell Gramercy was a chemistry professor and baseball coach.

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Police Involvement

Law enforcement personnel investigate the accident.

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Ambulance Arrival

Emergency medical professionals arrive to assist with the injured and take the victim to the hospital.

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Forensic Video Analyst

An expert who studies videos of crimes to analyze details.

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Cropped and Blown-up Footage

Reducing and enlarging video footage to see more details.

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Pixilated Images

Images made up of small colored dots, appearing blurry.

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Accident Video Review

Examining a video to see details of a car accident.

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Video Analysis Techniques

Specific methods used to examine video and find information.

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Witness Testimony from Video

Using the video and expert analysis to know what happened accurately.

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Image Enhancement Limitations

Software cannot make blurry images perfectly clear.

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Analyzing Image Clarity

Determining how clear video images are to properly interpret a scene.

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Accident's Impact

The car accident profoundly affected the narrator's life, causing emotional distress, fear of driving, and difficulty in relationships.

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Insurance Company's Role

The insurance company advised the narrator's family to avoid contact with the deceased's family, impacting the healing process for both sides.

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Memorial's Effect

A memorial at the narrator's college triggered reflections on connections between lives, highlighting how a single death can significantly impact others.

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Narrator's Avoidance

The narrator avoided the deceased's family and did not attend the funeral after the accident, contributing to their personal struggles.

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New York City Move

The narrator left college and moved to New York City after the accident, likely as a way to deal with the psychological trauma and the impact of the accident.

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Long-Term Trauma

The accident led to long-term nightmares and emotional issues, influencing the narrator's life choices and relationships for decades.

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Meaningless Jobs

The narrator's early jobs were unsatisfying and lacked purpose, further illustrating the negative influence of the accident.

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Date of First Body

The first body was found in April of 2011—this detail relates to a context separate of the core event, the car accident with Russell Gramercy.

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Narrator's support groups

Groups for people who caused fatal accidents.

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Daria's concern

Daria suspects Chris's involvement in accident.

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Narrator's lie

The narrator lied to Daria about Chris's role.

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Russell Gramercy's death

Russell Gramercy died in a car accident.

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Chris's innocence

The narrator believes Chris was not involved.

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Narrator's worry

The narrator's fears and nightmares lessened.

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Ethical dilemma

Questioning if lying was the right choice.

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Video's impact

The video provided no useful information for the narrator.

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Study Notes

Background

  • The word "entwine" means "to twist together"
  • The story explores how characters' lives become connected after a car accident
  • The narrator tells the story from the present, remembering past events

Summary

  • The narrator begins by stating he killed Russell Gramercy on September 12, 1994, during his second week of college
  • The event occurred 18 years prior to the telling of the story
  • The narrator repeatedly revisits the event in his mind and tells the story
  • September 12, 1994: The narrator is driving back from a lake trip
  • The narrator is alone, not drinking or speeding on a beautiful day in upstate New York
  • A Pearl Jam song is playing on the radio
  • The narrator notices a road work sign
  • Daria Gramercy is walking ahead of him with two men
  • The narrator describes Daria as beautiful

Targeted Passage (Page 1)

  • The narrator recalls not noticing the road signs for the work
  • He was listening to music and heard children playing
  • He wishes he could go back in time and stop the accident

Targeted Passage (Page 2)

  • The narrator's car hits Russell Gramercy
  • Gramercy's body breaks the windshield
  • The narrator hears Daria Gramercy scream
  • Glass is on the narrator's shirt
  • The police and ambulance arrive
  • The narrator knows Chris Gramercy, Russell Gramercy's son, and former teammate
  • Russell Gramercy was the coach of Chris's baseball team

Summary (Page 3)

  • The narrator talks to the police and a detective about the crash
  • Daria didn't see the car hit her father, but heard the sound
  • Chris says the driver wasn't at fault
  • The detective tells the narrator he won't be charged with a crime
  • The narrator's father takes him home
  • Russell Gramercy dies
  • The next day, the narrator is unable to eat or sleep
  • The narrator's parents insist the accident was not his fault
  • The car insurance company handles the accident fees, and tells the narrator not to talk to the Gramercy family

Summary (Page 4)

  • The narrator goes to a support group for those involved in deadly accidents
  • The narrator doesn't believe that anyone else there has committed murder the way he did.
  • A video of a nearby soccer game helps the narrator remember what happened
  • The narrator watches videos and finds an expert named Irving Beckstein
  • Beckstein shows him altered video to analyze what really happened with the focus on how Chris Gramercy put Russell into the path of the car

Summary (Page 5)

  • The narrator meets with Daria
  • Apologizes for not seeking her out after the accident
  • Daria says it wasn't his fault
  • The narrator speaks with Daria about Chris being in traffic
  • The narrator describes his feelings about the accident and the impact of lies
  • The narrator tells Daria that Chris wasn't involved in the accident; that Russell walked into the street
  • Daria cries, and then thanks the narrator
  • The narrator wonders if lying was the right thing to do

Turn & Talk (Page 5)

  • Discussion questions about whether the narrator should have told Daria the truth
  • Prompt to think about why the narrator lied and if there are ever good reasons to lie

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This quiz explores the narrative structure and themes of the story 'Entwine', focusing on the pivotal car accident that connects the lives of the characters. Participants will reflect on the narrator's memories and the significant events that unfold in the past and present. Join us to deepen your understanding of the interconnected lives portrayed in this poignant tale.

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