Xander's Secret: Family Trauma and Fear

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What is the emotional state of the narrator while driving to Stellenbosch?

Content and happy

Anxious and fearful

Indifferent and calm

Angry and frustrated (correct)

What aspect of mountains does the narrator find steadfast in their life?

They symbolize sadness and loneliness

They represent comfort and safety

Their existence hardly changes (correct)

They provide a means of adventure

Which location does the narrator identify as their new place of residence?

Hex River Mountains

Stellenbosch (correct)

Die Braak

Laingsburg

How does the narrator feel about the fresh air while driving past wine country?

They find it invigorating Signup and view all the answers

What does Chloe Adams ask the narrator when they meet?

Where they are moving in Signup and view all the answers

What type of establishment is the narrator moving into in Van Riebeeckstraat?

A studio apartment Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator do as they approach their new home?

They search for the key Signup and view all the answers

What is Chloe's response after the narrator tells her their room number?

She expresses excitement Signup and view all the answers

What event are the first-year students preparing for?

A street theater performance Signup and view all the answers

How does Greg feel about the performance activities initially?

Indifferent and disconnected Signup and view all the answers

What is Chloe's role in the performance preparation?

An art student who creates the backdrop Signup and view all the answers

Who does Plank refer to when he mentions a woman asking questions about Greg?

A journalist Signup and view all the answers

What item does Greg worry he might have revealed about himself?

His address Signup and view all the answers

How does Greg's mood change during the practice sessions?

He starts to enjoy the activities Signup and view all the answers

What unique physical characteristic does the woman Plank points out have?

Stern facial expression Signup and view all the answers

What decoration can be seen around Stellenbosch during the evening of the performance?

Lights and flags Signup and view all the answers

What caused the speaker to stop seeing Nicole?

They lost interest due to a school crush. Signup and view all the answers

What incident does Plank recount that resulted in a bloodied lip?

He kissed a girl who bit him. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of attending the O-week?

To make social connections and adjustments as a first-year student. Signup and view all the answers

How does Chloe attempt to persuade the speaker to join the practice for Vensters?

By threatening to have gangster friends pick him up. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characters expresses mockery towards the speaker?

Chloe Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker think about his student card photo?

He thinks it looks terrible. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary setting mentioned in the content?

A university student center. Signup and view all the answers

What do Plank and the speaker go to the Neelsie for?

To collect their prescribed books. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial role of Doctor Rian Trollip in relation to the narrator's father?

He was involved in a community project. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Doctor Trollip initially appealed to the narrator?

His physical appearance. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator's parents behave in contrast to Doctor Trollip during the party?

They were reserved and quiet. Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do to start looking for information about his father?

He searched Google and news websites. Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator remember about Doctor Trollip when looking at the photo?

He had visited their family home. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant detail about the party the narrator recalled?

It was shortly before the Trollip's overseas holiday. Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator feel about Doctor Trollip after some reflection?

He suspected something was strange about him. Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do after searching through his memories regarding Doctor Trollip?

He sought more information on the internet. Signup and view all the answers

What problem did the protagonist's brain find a solution to overnight?

The PlusUltra-Med web page problem Signup and view all the answers

How many times was the PlusUltraMed web page saved according to the Wayback Machine?

What did the protagonist do after finding the organogram?

Saved a screenshot to the cloud Signup and view all the answers

What significant information did the protagonist find about Dr. Rian Trollip?

He faced charges related to child pornography Signup and view all the answers

What was the protagonist's reaction upon reading about Doctor Trollip's legal issues?

Felt disgust and fear Signup and view all the answers

Which option best describes the Webpage's structure as accessed by the protagonist?

A complex site with multiple sections Signup and view all the answers

How did the protagonist characterize Chloe's comments regarding participation?

As a threat of social isolation Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the time was emphasized when the protagonist was checking the laptop?

They had to leave shortly Signup and view all the answers

What effect did stress have on the character mentioned in the passage?

He became a different person. Signup and view all the answers

What was Uncle Dirk concerned about during his conversation?

A dollhouse and the boards. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Plank express frustration about his situation?

He was dealing with relationship issues. Signup and view all the answers

How does Greg respond when Plank shows concern about his weight?

He compares it to a beer belly. Signup and view all the answers

What does Plank do when he arrives at Greg's apartment?

He unexpectedly takes a beer from the fridge. Signup and view all the answers

What does Greg suggest Plank should get in response to his complaints?

A therapist. Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Plank's Tinder profile being seen by Lisa?

Plank ended up in trouble with her. Signup and view all the answers

What does the character mean when they refer to their music as 'music to my ears'?

They find it soothing and enjoyable. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Summary of Text

A man, Xander, revisits his study, where he previously found his father.
He finds a yellow envelope and a 9mm pistol.
His father tells him not to reveal what he found to his mother.
Xander is visited by his father's uncles, who appear urgently.
His father hides and tells Xander to hide too.
His father collapses, and Xander is filled with fear.
The family is traumatized by recent events.
Xander is fearful and anxious in the house, a place that feels threatening.
The main characters are the protagonist and his father
The narrator is the protagonist, and the story is told from his perspective.
The story is about the protagonist's relationship with his father and the events surrounding his father's disappearance.

Detailed Summary of Events

A man, Xander, walks through a dark corridor to his father's study.
He finds a yellow envelope and a 9mm pistol near his father's corpse.
His father asks him to keep their discovery a secret.
Xander's father's secret actions cause a lot of anxiety.
His father hides from his visitors and his son, Xander.
His father collapses, and Xander fears for his life.
The narrator is filled with fear at the mention of his father's death.
The house is filled with tension and secrets, and the atmosphere is tense.
It is suggested that his father's death is linked to his disappearance and/or a crime.

Characters

Xander: The protagonist, a young man.
Father: A man with secrets and who collapses and potentially involved in a crime.
Uncles: Men who visit the father about an urgent matter.
Mother: A woman with concerns for her son, and his father.

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Description

Explore the emotional narrative of Xander as he navigates the dark corridors of his family's secrets. This quiz delves into the relationships, fears, and suspense surrounding the mysterious events following his father's disappearance. Test your understanding of character dynamics and the impact of trauma in this gripping tale.