Understanding the Emotional Impact of September 11th

The transcript captures a poignant narrative of a child's emotional journey following the events of September 11th. It begins with messages from the child's father, who was in the building during the attacks. The child struggles with fear and guilt over not answering the phone. The narrative explores family dynamics, the absence of a parent, and existential questions about life and death. It concludes with reflections on loss and the passage of time, highlighting the child's attempt to find closure.

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the messages from their father?

• They deleted the messages.

• They ignored the messages.

• They felt paralyzed and couldn't pick up the phone.

• They immediately called back.

How many times did the narrator's father ask 'Are you there?' in the message?

• Nine times

• Seven times

• Five times

• Three times

What emotion did the narrator feel when leaving their apartment?

• Fear and anxiety

• Excitement and anticipation

• Lighter because they were closer to Dad, heavier because they were further from Mom

• Relief and happiness

What does the narrator accuse their mother of being?

• An absent parent

• Overprotective

• Uncaring

• Too strict

What metaphor does the narrator use to describe their father's remains?

• Stars in the sky

• Cells scattered across New York

• A river flowing through the city

• Leaves in the wind

What does the narrator's mother say about the nature of their father's death?

• It was a heroic act.

• It doesn't make sense.

• It was a mistake.

• It was inevitable.

What does the narrator's mother insist about the empty box they buried?

• It was necessary for closure.

• It was a mistake to bury it.

• It was a symbol of hope.

• It was a waste of time.

What does the narrator struggle to understand about their father's death?

• The emotional impact

• The reason behind the attack

• The financial implications

• The political consequences

What scientific concept does the narrator use to explain the delay in realizing a loss?

• The speed of sound

• The speed of light

• The theory of relativity

• The law of gravity

How does the narrator describe their remaining time with their father?

• As a fleeting moment

• As a lifetime of memories

• As 8 minutes that are running out

• As a never-ending journey