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What is the emotional state of the narrator while driving to Stellenbosch?
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?
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?
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?
How does the narrator feel about the fresh air while driving past wine country?
What does Chloe Adams ask the narrator when they meet?
What does Chloe Adams ask the narrator when they meet?
What type of establishment is the narrator moving into in Van Riebeeckstraat?
What type of establishment is the narrator moving into in Van Riebeeckstraat?
What does the narrator do as they approach their new home?
What does the narrator do as they approach their new home?
What is Chloe's response after the narrator tells her their room number?
What is Chloe's response after the narrator tells her their room number?
What event are the first-year students preparing for?
What event are the first-year students preparing for?
How does Greg feel about the performance activities initially?
How does Greg feel about the performance activities initially?
What is Chloe's role in the performance preparation?
What is Chloe's role in the performance preparation?
Who does Plank refer to when he mentions a woman asking questions about Greg?
Who does Plank refer to when he mentions a woman asking questions about Greg?
What item does Greg worry he might have revealed about himself?
What item does Greg worry he might have revealed about himself?
How does Greg's mood change during the practice sessions?
How does Greg's mood change during the practice sessions?
What unique physical characteristic does the woman Plank points out have?
What unique physical characteristic does the woman Plank points out have?
What decoration can be seen around Stellenbosch during the evening of the performance?
What decoration can be seen around Stellenbosch during the evening of the performance?
What caused the speaker to stop seeing Nicole?
What caused the speaker to stop seeing Nicole?
What incident does Plank recount that resulted in a bloodied lip?
What incident does Plank recount that resulted in a bloodied lip?
What is the purpose of attending the O-week?
What is the purpose of attending the O-week?
How does Chloe attempt to persuade the speaker to join the practice for Vensters?
How does Chloe attempt to persuade the speaker to join the practice for Vensters?
Which of the following characters expresses mockery towards the speaker?
Which of the following characters expresses mockery towards the speaker?
What does the speaker think about his student card photo?
What does the speaker think about his student card photo?
What is the primary setting mentioned in the content?
What is the primary setting mentioned in the content?
What do Plank and the speaker go to the Neelsie for?
What do Plank and the speaker go to the Neelsie for?
What was the initial role of Doctor Rian Trollip in relation to the narrator's father?
What was the initial role of Doctor Rian Trollip in relation to the narrator's father?
What aspect of Doctor Trollip initially appealed to the narrator?
What aspect of Doctor Trollip initially appealed to the narrator?
How did the narrator's parents behave in contrast to Doctor Trollip during the party?
How did the narrator's parents behave in contrast to Doctor Trollip during the party?
What did the narrator do to start looking for information about his father?
What did the narrator do to start looking for information about his father?
What did the narrator remember about Doctor Trollip when looking at the photo?
What did the narrator remember about Doctor Trollip when looking at the photo?
What was a significant detail about the party the narrator recalled?
What was a significant detail about the party the narrator recalled?
What did the narrator feel about Doctor Trollip after some reflection?
What did the narrator feel about Doctor Trollip after some reflection?
What did the narrator do after searching through his memories regarding Doctor Trollip?
What did the narrator do after searching through his memories regarding Doctor Trollip?
What problem did the protagonist's brain find a solution to overnight?
What problem did the protagonist's brain find a solution to overnight?
How many times was the PlusUltraMed web page saved according to the Wayback Machine?
How many times was the PlusUltraMed web page saved according to the Wayback Machine?
What did the protagonist do after finding the organogram?
What did the protagonist do after finding the organogram?
What significant information did the protagonist find about Dr. Rian Trollip?
What significant information did the protagonist find about Dr. Rian Trollip?
What was the protagonist's reaction upon reading about Doctor Trollip's legal issues?
What was the protagonist's reaction upon reading about Doctor Trollip's legal issues?
Which option best describes the Webpage's structure as accessed by the protagonist?
Which option best describes the Webpage's structure as accessed by the protagonist?
How did the protagonist characterize Chloe's comments regarding participation?
How did the protagonist characterize Chloe's comments regarding participation?
What aspect of the time was emphasized when the protagonist was checking the laptop?
What aspect of the time was emphasized when the protagonist was checking the laptop?
What effect did stress have on the character mentioned in the passage?
What effect did stress have on the character mentioned in the passage?
What was Uncle Dirk concerned about during his conversation?
What was Uncle Dirk concerned about during his conversation?
Why did Plank express frustration about his situation?
Why did Plank express frustration about his situation?
How does Greg respond when Plank shows concern about his weight?
How does Greg respond when Plank shows concern about his weight?
What does Plank do when he arrives at Greg's apartment?
What does Plank do when he arrives at Greg's apartment?
What does Greg suggest Plank should get in response to his complaints?
What does Greg suggest Plank should get in response to his complaints?
What was the consequence of Plank's Tinder profile being seen by Lisa?
What was the consequence of Plank's Tinder profile being seen by Lisa?
What does the character mean when they refer to their music as 'music to my ears'?
What does the character mean when they refer to their music as 'music to my ears'?
Flashcards
Character's Goal
Character's Goal
The character wants to find peace in Stellenbosch, and a new life.
Stellenbosch Location
Stellenbosch Location
A town in South Africa, known for wine country and mountains.
Studio Apartment
Studio Apartment
Small apartment with a studio layout, suitable for a single person.
New Residence
New Residence
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Character's emotions
Character's emotions
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Meeting with new Neighbors
Meeting with new Neighbors
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Character's Frustration
Character's Frustration
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School Crush
School Crush
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Hacking
Hacking
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PSO
PSO
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O-week
O-week
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Student Life
Student Life
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Vensters
Vensters
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Prescribed Books
Prescribed Books
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Neelsie
Neelsie
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Street Theater Performance
Street Theater Performance
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Character's Emotion
Character's Emotion
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Chloe's Role
Chloe's Role
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Mysterious Woman
Mysterious Woman
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Character's Motivation
Character's Motivation
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Plank's Character
Plank's Character
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Stellenbosch Event
Stellenbosch Event
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Wayback Machine
Wayback Machine
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PlusUltraMed Webpage Problem
PlusUltraMed Webpage Problem
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Doctor Trollip
Doctor Trollip
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Child Pornography
Child Pornography
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Internet Archive
Internet Archive
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Organogram
Organogram
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Pharmacological Partnership
Pharmacological Partnership
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Wayback Machine Search Result
Wayback Machine Search Result
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Finding an Unknown Figure
Finding an Unknown Figure
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Online Research
Online Research
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Investigating Family History
Investigating Family History
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Photo Analysis
Photo Analysis
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Community Project
Community Project
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Doctor Rian Trollip
Doctor Rian Trollip
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Vague Memory
Vague Memory
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Childhood Memory
Childhood Memory
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Family Gathering
Family Gathering
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Suspicious Nature
Suspicious Nature
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Stressful Work
Stressful Work
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Pressure Relief
Pressure Relief
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Emotional Distress
Emotional Distress
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Unexpected Question
Unexpected Question
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Scheduled Date
Scheduled Date
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Voicemail Message
Voicemail Message
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Angry Relative
Angry Relative
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Troublesome Incident
Troublesome Incident
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Difficult Day
Difficult Day
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Uninvited Guest
Uninvited Guest
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Relationship Issue
Relationship Issue
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Tinder Profile
Tinder Profile
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Emotional State
Emotional State
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Seeking Help
Seeking Help
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Pot Belly
Pot Belly
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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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