CLEAN : Al Kim, paramedic among the rubble of the Twin Towers

The transcript recounts a harrowing experience during a catastrophic event, detailing initial reactions, the realization of the building collapse, survival instincts, and the aftermath. It highlights the importance of community support and personal preparedness, offering a reflective perspective on the event's impact.

What did the narrator believe saved their lives at the Marriott lobby?

• A sturdy pillar

• A parked SUV

• A nearby building

• A group of people

How did the narrator describe the noise during the event?

• Like a train roaring into a station

• Like a distant thunder

• Like a whisper

• Like a gentle breeze

What emotion did the narrator feel when they thought they might die?

• Resignation

• Fear

• Joy

• Anger

What did the narrator use to help them breathe?

• A gas mask

• A handkerchief

• Their shirt

• A scarf

What was the significance of holding hands during the crisis?

• It provided warmth

• It was a way to signal for help

• It was a sign of surrender

• It meant a great deal emotionally

What was the condition of the ambulances after the event?

• They were intact

• They were relocated

• They were missing

• They were destroyed and on fire

How did the narrator describe the scale of the debris field?

• It was small and contained

• It was limited to one block

• It seemed to cover the whole city

• It was only around the footbridge

What did the narrator carry in their truck for two years after the event?

• A map and compass

• Water, food, and a gas mask

• A first aid kit

• Extra clothes

What was the public's response to the event in New York?

• Confusion

• Criticism

• National outpouring of support

• Indifference

How did the event impact the narrator's perspective on life?

• It made them more fearful

• It had no impact

• It provided a positive perspective

• It made them indifferent