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What type of story did Danny suspect the newspaper article to be?

A hastily cobbled together story (correct)
A well-researched feature
An opinion piece
An investigative report

Why did Danny decide to wait until morning to find older prints?

He preferred reading in the morning
He needed to consult with his colleagues first
He didn't feel confident traveling in the dark (correct)
He wanted to avoid the rush hour traffic

Where did Danny hide as the sky transitioned from orange to black?

In the newspaper printing room
In the customer waiting area
Behind the register under the counter (correct)
In the storeroom

What was Danny listening for while lying awake behind the counter?

Any sound indicating someone else was out there (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Danny wonder if he really wanted to hear someone else?

Uncertainty about what it would mean (A) Signup and view all the answers

What caused the dim lighting in the room?

The setting sun outside (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist drink from the nurse's desk?

Cold, black coffee (B) Signup and view all the answers

What made it difficult for the protagonist to process anything?

Dehydration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist suspect happened to the electricity?

A storm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the protagonist gulp down from the nurse's desk?

Cold, black coffee (C) Signup and view all the answers

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