Max's Encounter with Inspector Fontaine
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What is compared to the ink-eraser pen in the passage?

  • A traditional quill pen
  • A special felt pen (correct)
  • A typewriter
  • A pencil
  • What is the context in which the ink-eraser pen is described?

  • A scientific article
  • A fictional narrative (correct)
  • A technical manual
  • An advertising brochure
  • How is the ink-eraser pen's function compared to technology?

  • It is contrasted with technology. (correct)
  • It is more reliable than most technology.
  • It is integrated with modern technology.
  • It is considered obsolete by technological standards.
  • Which of the following details is missing about the computer-like device?

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    What type of narrative includes the description of the ink-eraser pen?

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    Ink-eraser pen

    A writing instrument that can erase ink, similar to a correction fluid.

    Felt pen

    A pen with a felt tip, typically used for drawing or writing.

    Technology contrast

    The difference between traditional writing tools and modern devices.

    Functionality

    How an instrument or device operates in practical use.

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    Fictional narrative

    A story or plot that includes imaginary events and characters.

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    Max's Encounter with an Officer

    • Max is writing in French cursive when his teacher gives him an ink-eraser pen.
    • Max encounters Madame Pauline, who then notices a policeman at the door: Inspector Fontaine.
    • Max is uncertain about the policeman's visit and whether it is related to a crime.

    Inspector Fontaine's Purpose

    • Inspector Fontaine requests Max's identity documents.
    • Max learns that identity cards are required to live in the commune.
    • The officer is checking if the listed residents of a home live there.

    Family and Home Environment

    • Max's parents have a strict code for their belongings.
    • Max is concerned that an incident may have happened; perhaps an accident or crime.
    • Max's parents worry about serious events from the news.
    • Max is unsure why the policeman is at his house.

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    Explore the events surrounding Max's encounter with Inspector Fontaine as he navigates the complexities of identity and home security. Discover how this interaction reflects broader themes of law, family concerns, and community living. This quiz dives into Max's feelings and thoughts as he faces an unexpected visit from a police officer.

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