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What immediate action do Max's family members take after witnessing the horrific images on TV?
What immediate action do Max's family members take after witnessing the horrific images on TV?
- They decide to leave the house.
- They deal with worried family members. (correct)
- They call the police immediately.
- They contact Ahmed at school.
Who arrives at Max's house causing a tense situation?
Who arrives at Max's house causing a tense situation?
- The headmaster
- Inspector Fontaine (correct)
- A neighbor
- Ahmed
What is Max's mother most worried about after the attacks?
What is Max's mother most worried about after the attacks?
- The safety of their home
- That Ahmed is in danger
- They might lose power
- The possibility of more attacks (correct)
What time does the doorbell ring, startling Max's mother?
What time does the doorbell ring, startling Max's mother?
What reason does Inspector Fontaine give for the urgency in his visit?
What reason does Inspector Fontaine give for the urgency in his visit?
Where is Ahmed presumably during the events of this chapter?
Where is Ahmed presumably during the events of this chapter?
How does the family ensure their safety during the crisis?
How does the family ensure their safety during the crisis?
What does Inspector Fontaine mention about the counterterror division?
What does Inspector Fontaine mention about the counterterror division?
Flashcards
Brussels Attacks
Brussels Attacks
A series of terrorist attacks that occurred in Brussels, causing chaos and fear.
Inspector Fontaine
Inspector Fontaine
A police officer who investigates the attacks and brings news to Max's family.
State of Emergency
State of Emergency
A situation where normal activities are suspended to deal with a crisis.
Counterterror Division
Counterterror Division
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Coded Transmissions
Coded Transmissions
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Max's Family Precautions
Max's Family Precautions
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Intense Emotions
Intense Emotions
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Urgency in the Chapter
Urgency in the Chapter
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Study Notes
Chapter Forty-Two Summary
- Max witnesses horrific scenes of the Brussels airport attack on television
- This causes extreme distress, but he is relieved that his loved ones are safe.
- Max's mother chose not to take the metro, choosing to walk instead.
- Max's father picked up Claire, taking her home.
- Ahmed is likely still at school, which has gone into lockdown.
Fontaine's Arrival
- A police officer, Inspector Fontaine, arrives at Max's home around 2:00 p.m.
- Fontaine is concerned about a "state of urgency" (an emergency).
- Fontaine's language is misinterpreted as a "state of emergency."
- Fontaine communicates that the counter-terror division is investigating terrorist activity.
- Fontaine is focused on messages from other perpetrators.
- Fontaine believes there may be more attacks to come.
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