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What was the reason for the flight delay at the connecting airport?
What was the reason for the flight delay at the connecting airport?
- Weather conditions
- Crew scheduling issues
- Overbooked flight
- Mechanical issue (correct)
How did Matt initially feel about the delays during the trip?
How did Matt initially feel about the delays during the trip?
- Annoyed but accepting of the situation (correct)
- Angry and frustrated with the airline
- Indifferent and relaxed
- Excited to have time off work
Who did Matt meet at the airport?
Who did Matt meet at the airport?
- The table wiper from Dillon's (correct)
- A family member of his coworker
- An old friend from school
- A flight attendant he knew
What did Randy invite Matt to do after their meeting?
What did Randy invite Matt to do after their meeting?
What activity did Matt and his family do upon returning home?
What activity did Matt and his family do upon returning home?
What change did Kendra notice in Matt after the trip?
What change did Kendra notice in Matt after the trip?
What was Kendra's feeling toward Matt's return to work?
What was Kendra's feeling toward Matt's return to work?
What was Matt's first action when they arrived at the beach?
What was Matt's first action when they arrived at the beach?
How did Kendra feel about Matt's emotional presence during the vacation?
How did Kendra feel about Matt's emotional presence during the vacation?
What did Matt leave behind in the hotel room at Kendra's insistence?
What did Matt leave behind in the hotel room at Kendra's insistence?
What did Matt realize he should have done sooner?
What did Matt realize he should have done sooner?
What activity did Kennedy participate in while at the beach?
What activity did Kennedy participate in while at the beach?
Why did Kendra express nervousness about returning home?
Why did Kendra express nervousness about returning home?
What does Matt want to change about his role as a father?
What does Matt want to change about his role as a father?
How did Matt's family react during their elegant dinner?
How did Matt's family react during their elegant dinner?
Study Notes
Family Vacation Trip
- Matt and his family travel to California for a vacation
- The family consists of Matt, Kendra (his wife), and their two children, Nick and Kennedy
- They stay in a hotel and spend a day at the beach:
- Nick learns to surf
- Kennedy makes a sand sculpture
- The family has dinner together overlooking the ocean
- this is a rare event and they enjoy it
- Matt, at Kendra's insistence, leaves his phone in the hotel room
- The family is able to reconnect on vacation and everyone feels refreshed
- Matt experiences a decrease in stress
- Kendra notices a change in Matt's behavior and is relieved
- Kendra expresses her longing for Matt to be emotionally present with her and the children, even when they are not on vacation
- The family gets ready to return home
- At the airport, Matt has a conversation with a man who works at Dillon's, a restaurant Matt frequently visits
- The man, Randy, offers to meet up and have pizza with Matt next time he's at the connecting airport
- Matt agrees to meet Randy - something he does without thinking
- Matt feels a connection with Randy, despite just meeting him
- Upon returning home, the family enjoys quality time together and Matt seems like his former self
- Kendra is hopeful about the future but unsure if Matt's positive change will last
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Description
Join Matt and his family as they embark on a refreshing vacation trip to California. Discover how they connect and share meaningful moments at the beach, facing the challenges of modern life while striving for family unity. This quiz explores themes of family bonding, emotional presence, and the joy of travel.
