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What does the author mean by the 'lost meaning of a grand old word' when describing ground zero?

  • The overwhelming sadness and depression felt at the site
  • The destruction and rubble that remains at ground zero
  • The solemnity and awe that inspires people's actions there (correct)
  • The depraved nature of the terrorist attack that occurred

What is the significance of the 'dozen apple brown bettys' that the cook gave the author?

  • It represents the small but meaningful acts of solidarity and kindness that are overwhelming the power of the terrorist act (correct)
  • It highlights the author's personal connection to the rescue efforts through his wife and stepdaughter
  • It demonstrates the author's initial misunderstanding of the importance of such small gestures
  • It shows how the rescue workers were in desperate need of food and basic supplies

What does the author mean when he says the 'joke turned on me' regarding the apple brown bettys?

  • The author was trying to distribute the desserts as a joke, but the rescue workers took them seriously
  • The author initially underestimated the significance of the small gesture, but then realized its true importance (correct)
  • The author was trying to lighten the mood with a joke, but the rescue workers did not appreciate the humor
  • The author was trying to make a joke about the trivial nature of the desserts, but it backfired

What is the significance of the author seeing the 'older man in a young crowd, sitting alone in utter exhaustion' and giving him the last apple brown betty?

<p>It represents the small acts of kindness that are lifting the spirits of the exhausted rescue workers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message or lesson the author wants to convey through the stories and examples in the text?

<p>The small acts of kindness and solidarity from ordinary people are more powerful than the terrorist's vision of fear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the balance between decency and depravity in human history?

<p>Acts of kindness vastly outnumber acts of evil, but the latter have greater potential for destruction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's perspective on the relationship between complexity and destruction?

<p>Complex systems can only be built gradually, while destruction can occur instantly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author refer to as the 'Great Asymmetry'?

<p>The disparity between the potential for destruction in rare acts of evil and the frequency of good deeds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's perspective on the perception of human behavior in the face of catastrophic events?

<p>Catastrophic events distort our perception of ordinary human behavior towards depravity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, what does the author suggest is our 'duty' or 'holy responsibility'?

<p>To record and honor the innumerable acts of kindness that outweigh rare acts of evil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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