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What did Aurelia catch sight of?
What did Aurelia catch sight of?
- A huge apartment building (correct)
- A car
- A small house
- A park
What warning did Aurelia give to Cornelia?
What warning did Aurelia give to Cornelia?
It's dangerous to approach that fire.
Soon smoke was hiding everything.
Soon smoke was hiding everything.
True (A)
Cornelia was easily able to see the building itself.
Cornelia was easily able to see the building itself.
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What were many men doing?
What were many men doing?
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Who was being carried out of the building?
Who was being carried out of the building?
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What happened to the weak individuals?
What happened to the weak individuals?
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What did Cornelia think of the spectacle she witnessed?
What did Cornelia think of the spectacle she witnessed?
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Women were ____ and holding small children.
Women were ____ and holding small children.
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What were the children doing?
What were the children doing?
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Match the actions with their subjects:
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Study Notes
Scene Description
- Aurelia sees a large apartment building emitting significant smoke and flames.
- Cornelia rushes to the building quickly when warned by Aurelia about the dangers of the approaching fire.
Visibility Issues
- Soon, smoke engulfs the area, making visibility extremely poor.
- Cornelia struggles to see the actual building due to the thick smoke.
Crowd Response
- Many people are seen running erratically in various directions as chaos unfolds.
- Inhabitants are actively responding to the emergency, with mothers rescuing infants from the building.
Rescue Efforts
- The weak individuals are being pulled out from doors, showcasing the urgency of the situation.
- Personal belongings are being thrown out of windows, including chests and furniture, to clear the premises.
Emotional Toll
- Cornelia witnesses a tragic scene that she has never encountered before, indicating the severity of the situation.
- Women are crying while holding small children, adding to the emotional gravity of the scene.
- Children are weeping as they search for their parents, reflecting the familial distress.
- Parents are shouting in desperation, trying to locate their lost children amidst the turmoil.
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