Incident at School Examination

Difficulties in expressing thoughts or ideas.

An athlete with extraordinary abilities.

A candidate with hidden problems.

A rushed or informal interview avoiding thorough evaluation.

A setting that helps someone thrive.

Difficulty controlling enthusiasm while speaking.

Creating false or exaggerated qualifications.

Unusual or strange behavior.

The director's actions were inappropriate, including attempts to restrain and examine the subject, leading to accusations of mishandling.

The subject exhibited behaviors perceived as unusual, like making noises suggestive of a struggle or distress, which caused alarm among others.

Other individuals, including family members, coaches, and administrators, reacted with varying levels of concern, confusion, and attempts to control the situation, escalating the initial incidents to an alarming degree.

Despite the chaotic situation, the subject's demeanor was reported as calm, contrasting with the others' anxiety, potentially raising questions about the situation's true nature.

Attempts were made to diagnose the subject—based on observed behaviors—without any clarity about the root of their behavior, showing an assumption of the subject's state of mind.

Uncle Charles tried to calm concerned individuals by stating that the subject was fine, acting as a mediator in the escalating situation that followed.

Specific concerns over the subject's behavior, particularly the unusual noises and body language, prompted the Deans as well as other observers to discuss potential damage or mental health issues without clear conclusions to the subject's condition.

The subject's body language was described in alarming ways, such as flailing arms, prompting further intervention and speculation about the nature of the event.

The character's phone and intercom buzzer both sound at the same time, simultaneously interrupting his silent contemplation.

The sudden loud sounds of the phone and intercom are described as 'tortured' and 'yanked through a very small hole' into the silence, creating a sense of jarring intrusion.

The character is described as standing 'splay-legged, arms wildly out', unable to react to the simultaneous sounds, feeling trapped or 'entombed' between them.

The character's initial response to the simultaneous phone and intercom sounds is a chaotic movement: moving toward one, then the other, then both, and finally standing awkwardly in between without thinking.

The character is waiting for marijuana, implying a drug-related context and potential for altered perception or behavior.

The character describes impulses as 'being starved of expression' and 'drying out', suggesting a state of emotional repression or numbness.

The character describes his current state as a 'grueling final debauch', implying a period of excessive indulgence or reckless behavior.

The character acknowledges a 'problem' that he cannot fully grasp, suggesting a sense of internal conflict or unresolved issues.

Sons often adopt the same way of speaking on the phone as their fathers, even after their fathers have passed away.

The narrator's father remains silent, creating a communication gap and tension between them.

A comical, inventive word for a person who specializes in oral surgery.

The narrator's father seems trapped in his own thoughts and unable to engage in meaningful communication.

Hal's daily routine involves early morning training sessions, highlighting his disciplined and dedicated lifestyle.

Hal chooses the best racquets for his training in the dark, avoiding noise and disturbance to his sleeping brother.

Hal carries a bag provided to him, possibly from his school or team, indicating his status as a student-athlete.

Hal wears a brand of sportswear called E.T.A, a possible detail about the era or athletic culture of the time.

The North American lunar calendar, short for "Year of the Depend Adult Undergarment", where the year is marked by the image of the Statue of Liberty wearing an adult diaper.

The medical attache's expertise lies in treating the maxillofacial consequences arising from imbalances in intestinal flora.

Prince Q—, the Saudi Minister of Home Entertainment, is in the U.S.A. to negotiate a lucrative business deal with InterLace TelEntertainment.

A large company involved in the production and distribution of entertainment content.

The medical attache benefits from Saudi diplomatic immunity as an ear-nose-throat specialist for Prince Q—.

Relating to the jaws and face.

The balance of bacteria and microorganisms living in the intestines that influence health.

The Empty Quarter - a vast desert in Saudi Arabia.

A person skilled in conversation, adept at engaging in meaningful dialogue.

A false perception of reality, often involving seeing or hearing things that are not there.

Affectionate or playful nicknames used within a family or close group.

A competitive event where opponents test their skills against each other.

Erotic art and literature from the Byzantine Empire, known for its intricate and symbolic style.

A team of people who assist with the operations of a business or organization.

To investigate or explore something deeply and thoroughly.

The mind or soul of a person; their mental and emotional state.