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What is the primary topic of conversation between Max and Madame Pauline?
What is the primary topic of conversation between Max and Madame Pauline?
- The general atmosphere of unrest in Molenbeek.
- The arrest of Abdeslam and the circumstances surrounding it. (correct)
- The inefficiency of the Molenbeek police force in general.
- The heroism of Jonnart and the escape of Ralph.
What is the setting of this story excerpt?
What is the setting of this story excerpt?
- Antwerp, Belgium after a major riot.
- Brussels, Belgium during a period of peace.
- Paris, France during a terrorist attack.
- Molenbeek, Belgium during a period of unrest. (correct)
Which character is identified as the terrorist in the excerpt?
Which character is identified as the terrorist in the excerpt?
- Max
- Abdeslam (correct)
- Ralph
- Jonnart
Who are the two main characters engaged in the conversation described in the excerpt?
Who are the two main characters engaged in the conversation described in the excerpt?
What does the conversation between Max and Madame Pauline suggest about police effectiveness?
What does the conversation between Max and Madame Pauline suggest about police effectiveness?
Flashcards
Molenbeek
Molenbeek
A district in Brussels, Belgium known for unrest and tension.
Abdeslam
Abdeslam
A terrorist discussed in the story, involved in a police investigation.
Madame Pauline
Madame Pauline
A character who discusses police inefficiency and hiding others.
Hiding others
Hiding others
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Police inefficiency
Police inefficiency
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Study Notes
The Capture of Abdeslam
- Abdeslam, a terrorist, was captured in Molenbeek.
- This capture was the reason for the lockdown and police raids.
- People hoped the capture would calm the situation and show sympathy toward refugees like Ahmed.
Madame Pauline's Account
- Madame Pauline claims the police were slow to act, taking months to find Abdeslam and only acting on a tip.
- She states they caught Abdeslam based on a pizza order, leading to a raid of the apartment.
- She implies some people in the community were aware of Abdeslam's hiding place.
The Case of Jonnart and Ralph
- Jonnart, a Jewish boy, was hidden and helped to escape by someone in the community.
- Ralph, perhaps a classmate of Jonnart, also escaped with the help of others.
- Both their families were arrested by the Gestapo in a separate raid, but Jonnart had warned them, as he had sent his son Pierre to wake Ralph up before the raid.
- Ralph escaped by climbing onto nearby rooftops to reach a neighbour's garden via an attic.
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