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What prompts Fontaine to give his mobile number to Max's father?
What prompts Fontaine to give his mobile number to Max's father?
- He is soliciting help in tracking suspicious activity. (correct)
- He wants to ensure Max's safety at school.
- He is offering his service for emergencies.
- He believes Max's father is in danger.
How does Fontaine suggest children contribute to the safety efforts?
How does Fontaine suggest children contribute to the safety efforts?
- By staying indoors and avoiding strangers.
- By being observant and reporting strange behavior. (correct)
- By being more vocal about their fears.
- By accompanying suspicious individuals.
What causes confusion during the school dismissal in the excerpt?
What causes confusion during the school dismissal in the excerpt?
- Children forgetting the new dismissal procedures.
- A miscommunication about the dismissal time.
- Rain disrupting the usual dismissal process.
- A locked sliding door leading to the street. (correct)
What concern does Ahmed share with Oscar about the school dismissal?
What concern does Ahmed share with Oscar about the school dismissal?
How does Fontaine describe the potential terrorists?
How does Fontaine describe the potential terrorists?
What is Max's reaction to Fontaine's speech about vigilance?
What is Max's reaction to Fontaine's speech about vigilance?
What role does Madame Bertrand play during the school dismissal?
What role does Madame Bertrand play during the school dismissal?
What is the primary reason parents are not allowed inside the school?
What is the primary reason parents are not allowed inside the school?
How does Fontaine's warning contribute to the tension in the neighborhood?
How does Fontaine's warning contribute to the tension in the neighborhood?
What does the phrase 'T'inquiètes pas' imply in Fontaine's reassurance to Max?
What does the phrase 'T'inquiètes pas' imply in Fontaine's reassurance to Max?
Flashcards
Vigilance
Vigilance
The action of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Suspicious Activity
Suspicious Activity
Behavior that may indicate wrongdoing or threat.
School Dismissal
School Dismissal
The process of students leaving school at the end of the day.
New Procedure
New Procedure
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Confusion
Confusion
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Security Reasons
Security Reasons
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Parental Concerns
Parental Concerns
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Mobile Number
Mobile Number
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'See something, say something'
'See something, say something'
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Observant Children
Observant Children
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Study Notes
Father's Concerns
- Father tells Max he has a personal mission to help catch terrorists
- Wants Max to have his phone number
- Warns Max to look for specific types of people (Arab men, young, secretive, bizarre, trespassing)
School Dismissal
- Bell rings, ending the strained calm of the day
- Parents/caregivers are absent
- Sliding door remains locked
- Madame Mansouri and aides struggle to control parents/children noise
- Parents are not allowed inside the school
- Kids released individually through sliding door
- Ahmed worries about children going home alone
Communication and Observation
- Fontaine encourages attentiveness to details
- Children can sometimes be more observant than adults
- Fontaine is pleased with Max's willingness to follow the situation
- Assurance given to Max by Fontaine
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