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?

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What does Chloe Adams ask the narrator when they meet?

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

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

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

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What event are the first-year students preparing for?

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How does Greg feel about the performance activities initially?

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What is Chloe's role in the performance preparation?

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

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

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

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

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

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What caused the speaker to stop seeing Nicole?

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

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What is the purpose of attending the O-week?

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

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Which of the following characters expresses mockery towards the speaker?

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What does the speaker think about his student card photo?

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What is the primary setting mentioned in the content?

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

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

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What aspect of Doctor Trollip initially appealed to the narrator?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What did the protagonist do after finding the organogram?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What was Uncle Dirk concerned about during his conversation?

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Why did Plank express frustration about his situation?

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

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

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

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

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

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Flashcards

Character's Goal

The character wants to find peace in Stellenbosch, and a new life.

Stellenbosch Location

A town in South Africa, known for wine country and mountains.

Studio Apartment

Small apartment with a studio layout, suitable for a single person.

New Residence

A new place to live for at least three years.

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Character's emotions

Character feels anger, sadness, longing and seeks peace.

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Meeting with new Neighbors

Character meets other residents, and discusses moving in.

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Character's Frustration

Character feels frustration towards others in a context of a legal matter

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School Crush

A romantic interest in a classmate or schoolmate.

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Hacking

Unauthorized access or use of computer systems or data.

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PSO

Private Student Organization for students not living in university accommodations.

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O-week

Orientation week for first-year students.

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Student Life

The experiences and activities of a student during their studies.

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Vensters

A student sport or extracurricular activity.

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Prescribed Books

Books required for a specific course.

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Neelsie

A student center offering various services, including a place to purchase books and study.

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Street Theater Performance

A performance of music, dance, and drama, created and performed by first-year residences.

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Character's Emotion

The character initially feels indifference, then a renewed sense of involvement and purpose.

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Chloe's Role

A fellow student and art student who works on the large backdrop design and provides artistic insight.

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Mysterious Woman

A woman who asks the character about their identity and location. The character feels a sense of familiarity, and seeks out information about her.

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Character's Motivation

The character's initial lack of enthusiasm shifts towards active involvement in the street theater.

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Plank's Character

A character in the story who is with the character in similar circumstances.

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Stellenbosch Event

A lively street theater performance and a social gathering.

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Wayback Machine

An internet archive of old web pages, containing more than 300 billion.

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PlusUltraMed Webpage Problem

A problem finding a needed webpage about PlusUltraMed.

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Doctor Trollip

A doctor accused of child pornography.

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Child Pornography

Illegal content featuring children in sexually explicit situations.

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Internet Archive

A collection of saved web pages from the past accessed via the Wayback Machine.

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Organogram

A chart showing the structure and hierarchy of a company or organization.

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Pharmacological Partnership

A partnership among pharmaceutical companies.

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Wayback Machine Search Result

Results returned by searching an online archive of past versions of websites.

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Finding an Unknown Figure

The process of tracking down a person whose identity or whereabouts are unknown, especially from the underworld.

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Online Research

Using the internet to collect information about an individual or event (like news articles, photos, public records).

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Investigating Family History

Examining personal or historical information of the family (like past photos and news stories) to gain insights.

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Photo Analysis

Carefully examining photos for details about people, places, or activities.

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Community Project

Gathering information about a project that provides services to the community (like free clinics).

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Doctor Rian Trollip

A doctor involved in community services, potentially connected to the investigator's father.

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Vague Memory

A recollection that is partially or unclear but can be the trigger or piece of information to start a search.

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Childhood Memory

Remembering past experiences, observations, and interactions, from personal experiences (like the childhood interaction with a doctor).

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Family Gathering

A social event or gathering that involved the family, friends and possibly colleagues.

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Suspicious Nature

A characteristic or quality of a person that is potentially dishonest or problematic.

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Stressful Work

Work that negatively impacts a person's well-being and personality.

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Pressure Relief

Releasing tension or stress.

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Emotional Distress

Character experiencing sadness and discomfort.

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Unexpected Question

A sudden inquiry that isn't anticipated.

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Scheduled Date

A planned outing for a romantic encounter.

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Voicemail Message

A message left through voicemail.

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Angry Relative

A relative expressing strong displeasure.

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Troublesome Incident

An event causing significant distress or frustration.

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Difficult Day

A day filled with challenges and hardships.

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Uninvited Guest

A person appearing unexpectedly and uninvited.

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Relationship Issue

A problem affecting a romantic connection.

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Tinder Profile

Online dating profile on the Tinder application.

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Emotional State

The character displaying a range of emotions relating to relationships and life.

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Seeking Help

The character reaching out for support or advice from others.

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Pot Belly

A large belly, especially in people who are overweight or have recently consumed much food.

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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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