Exploring Chapters 7 & 8 of Eleven

The video tutorial covers two chapters. In Chapter 7, Alex and his sister Nunu visit their mother at the hospital, where Alex learns about an emergency and is asked to be responsible. The chapter explores themes of responsibility and family dynamics. Chapter 8 shifts to the perspective of a man in a white shirt during the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the chaos and heroism of the day. The video encourages students to reflect on responsibility and historical events.

Why did Alex's mother drop the phone when she saw him?

• She was in a hurry.

• She was expecting a call.

• She was angry with him.

• She was surprised to see him.

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What did Alex do to keep Nunu occupied while they waited?

• He told her a story.

• He let her play his Game Boy.

• He bought her a snack.

• He gave her a book to read.

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Why was Alex's mother having an argument with her supervisor?

• She needed to make an important phone call.

• She wanted to leave work early.

• She was concerned about her children.

• She was upset about her workload.

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What did Alex's mother ask him to do after the emergency was announced?

• Stay at the hospital.

• Take Nunu home and wait for her.

• Go to school.

• Call their father.

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What was Alex's mother's main concern when she spoke to him seriously?

• That he would watch TV all day.

• That he would forget his homework.

• That he would not answer the phone.

• That he would not be responsible.

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What time did the man in the white shirt reach the ground floor?

• 10:08 AM

• 9:01 AM

• 9:15 AM

• 8:46 AM

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What did the man in the white shirt see when he looked back at the North Tower?

• Firefighters climbing the tower.

• A gaping hole with flames and smoke.

• People evacuating the building.

• A clear sky.

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What did the man in the white shirt realize after the second plane hit?

• The building was on fire.

• The pilot made a mistake.

• It was a terrorist attack.

• It was an accident.

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What was the man in the white shirt's initial reaction to the first plane hitting the building?

• He ignored it.

• He tried to call for help.

• He was not concerned.

• He thought it was an accident.

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What did the man in the white shirt do when he saw the second plane?

• He watched in horror.

• He took a photo.

• He ran towards the building.

• He called the police.

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