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In the story, when does Élodie exit the Matthis college?
In the story, when does Élodie exit the Matthis college?
- 6:16 PM
- 4:36 PM (correct)
- 4:16 PM
- 6:36 PM
What detail from the text suggests the story is set in a futuristic or imagined time?
What detail from the text suggests the story is set in a futuristic or imagined time?
- The mention of a book bag.
- Students gathering on the sidewalk.
- Elodie exiting the Matthis college.
- The existence of electronic cars. (correct)
Where does the population of Suburba reside?
Where does the population of Suburba reside?
- In an underground city. (correct)
- In homes on the surface.
- In a gigantic, above-ground skyscraper.
- In a rural environment.
What caused the sudden darkness in the area?
What caused the sudden darkness in the area?
What was Elodie waiting for near the grilles?
What was Elodie waiting for near the grilles?
What event immediately preceded the panic among the students?
What event immediately preceded the panic among the students?
How does the narrator describe the sound that Élodie hears just before the photoclare goes out?
How does the narrator describe the sound that Élodie hears just before the photoclare goes out?
Which of the following best describes the atmosphere in Suburba's galleries before the incident?
Which of the following best describes the atmosphere in Suburba's galleries before the incident?
What does Élodie do when the chaos breaks out?
What does Élodie do when the chaos breaks out?
In what year does the story 'An Obscure Demonstration' take place?
In what year does the story 'An Obscure Demonstration' take place?
Based on the text, what is a 'photoclare'?
Based on the text, what is a 'photoclare'?
What were some students doing as the chaos unfolded?
What were some students doing as the chaos unfolded?
Besides student chatter, what other sound contributed to the ambiance of Suburba before the 'pop'?
Besides student chatter, what other sound contributed to the ambiance of Suburba before the 'pop'?
How did the students react to the sudden darkness?
How did the students react to the sudden darkness?
What does the title 'Une manifestation obscure' suggest about the events that unfold in the story?
What does the title 'Une manifestation obscure' suggest about the events that unfold in the story?
What detail indicates the magnitude of the photoclare's power?
What detail indicates the magnitude of the photoclare's power?
What sounds accompanied the escalation of panic among the students?
What sounds accompanied the escalation of panic among the students?
Why did the author choose the word 'Suburba' as the name of the city in the story?
Why did the author choose the word 'Suburba' as the name of the city in the story?
What does the phrase 'Une seconde de trop...' at the end of the passage imply about Elodie’s situation?
What does the phrase 'Une seconde de trop...' at the end of the passage imply about Elodie’s situation?
If the 'AERES' members are called 'terrorists' by the government, what can you infer about society’s values in 'Suburba'?
If the 'AERES' members are called 'terrorists' by the government, what can you infer about society’s values in 'Suburba'?
Flashcards
Where is Suburba?
Where is Suburba?
Suburba, a city where the story takes place, is located underground.
When does the story take place?
When does the story take place?
The story takes place on October 18, 2096.
What is a photoclare?
What is a photoclare?
A photoclare is a powerful light source, like a large flash or lamp, used for illumination
What distinct sound was heard?
What distinct sound was heard?
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What happened to the photoclare?
What happened to the photoclare?
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What surrounded the area when the photoclare went out?
What surrounded the area when the photoclare went out?
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What was the reaction of the students?
What was the reaction of the students?
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Where did the students go?
Where did the students go?
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Study Notes
- The story takes place in Suburba on October 18, 2096.
- At 4:36 PM, Élodie exits Matthis college and waits for her friend Myria by the gates.
- Suburba's galleries are not crowded at this time and the underground city is quiet.
- The silence is only broken by student chatter and the hum of electronic cars.
- Elodie hears a faint "pop" sound like a compression rifle.
- Something loud like a firecracker goes off above her and a 300,000 watt photoclare above the college suddenly goes out.
- The area is plunged into darkness except for the glow of distant photoclares.
- The obscurity causes panic among the students which escalates into a frenzy with shouts, insults and running.
- Some students seek refuge in the college entrance hall, while others scatter into nearby galleries.
- Élodie hesitates behind a gate pillar, unsure which way to go.
- The narrator declares that a second is too long to hesitate.
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