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Questions and Answers
Why were Max's parents hesitant to leave their home?
Why were Max's parents hesitant to leave their home?
- They were saving money and didn't want to go shop.
- They feared the potential danger posed by a terrorist. (correct)
- They were waiting for a delivery.
- They were engrossed in watching a movie.
- They were exhausted and wanted to sleep.
What was the reason for the city lockdown?
What was the reason for the city lockdown?
- There was an outbreak of dangerous disease
- A natural disaster had occurred.
- One of the Paris terrorists was believed to be in the city. (correct)
- A political protest was taking place.
- There was a city-wide power outage.
What actions did the city authorities take in response to the terrorist threat?
What actions did the city authorities take in response to the terrorist threat?
- They lowered taxes
- They organized community events.
- They closed public gathering places and canceled events. (correct)
- They opened additional metro lines.
- They encouraged people to gather in open spaces.
What were people posting on social media, and why?
What were people posting on social media, and why?
What was Max's primary concern?
What was Max's primary concern?
What was Max's father trying to acquire?
What was Max's father trying to acquire?
Why did Max leave a message for Ahmed?
Why did Max leave a message for Ahmed?
Where did Max leave the message for Ahmed?
Where did Max leave the message for Ahmed?
What was Max looking for in the laundry room?
What was Max looking for in the laundry room?
Flashcards
City lockdown
City lockdown
A situation where movement in and out of a city is restricted due to safety concerns.
Social media response
Social media response
Using platforms like Twitter or Instagram to communicate and express feelings during crises.
Terrorist presence
Terrorist presence
The potential location or activity of individuals involved in terrorist actions.
Hostage situation
Hostage situation
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Max's concern for Ahmed
Max's concern for Ahmed
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Message under the wine-cellar door
Message under the wine-cellar door
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Laundry room nostalgia
Laundry room nostalgia
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Belgian way of showing courage
Belgian way of showing courage
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Events cancellation
Events cancellation
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Study Notes
Chapter Twenty-Two
- Max wakes up on Saturday morning, a week after the Paris attacks, to find his parents still in bed and armored vehicles patrolling the city.
- Local French news reports the city is under lockdown and suspect terrorists are present in the city.
- Max's parents warn him there is danger outside, no going out, and all public events canceled.
- Max's mother informs him that people are sharing cat pictures on social media to show resilience after the Paris attacks.
- Max's father suggests buying some beer and chips to show courage.
- Max's parents argue about safety and risking Max's life for food and drink.
- Max evades his parents and looks for his friend Ahmed to keep hiding from the authorities in the basement.
- Max seeks out his friend Teddy's Batman mask to take a photo of him to stay resilient in the current crisis.
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