CLEAN : US: Gun violence victim on life after the bullet (4)

The transcript recounts a survivor's experience during the Columbine High School shooting on April 20, 1999. The speaker describes the initial confusion, realization of the threat, and the subsequent escape. Post-event challenges include dealing with grief, anxiety, and the concept of 'chaos fatigue' in public settings.

What was the initial reaction of the speaker when they heard noises during the Columbine incident?

• They thought it was a fire drill.

• They believed it was a senior prank.

• They assumed it was a sports event.

• They thought it was a celebration.

What triggered the speaker to realize the seriousness of the situation during the Columbine incident?

• The fire alarm going off.

• Seeing students running outside.

• The teacher's instructions.

• Hearing someone yell about guns and bombs.

What did the speaker do when they realized they were being shot at in the park?

• They tried to negotiate with the shooters.

• They started running for their life.

• They called the police.

• They hid behind a tree.

What is one of the long-term challenges the speaker mentions facing after the Columbine incident?

• Finding a new job.

• Traveling to new places.

• Overcoming chaos fatigue.

• Learning a new language.

How does the speaker describe the concept of 'chaos fatigue'?

• A sense of relief after a chaotic event.

• A combination of chaos and fatigue that is overwhelming.

• A state of physical exhaustion.

• A feeling of constant excitement.