Volcano Eruption and Its Impact

The transcript describes a tense morning where the narrator is reluctant to attend a festival due to a sense of impending doom. Philem tries to reassure them, but chaos ensues as a volcano erupts. Orders are given to secure areas and maintain communication. As the volcano erupts, it causes panic and unpredictable sea movements. People rush to find safety, with frantic calls for help and instructions to hide. The narrative ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the outcome uncertain.

Why did the narrator not want to attend the festival?

• They had other plans.

• They were convinced something bad would happen.

• They were not interested in festivals.

• They were feeling unwell.

What was Philem's role during the preparations?

• To evacuate the town.

• To secure important locations and maintain communication.

• To organize the festival.

• To entertain the guests.

Why did Philem decide to stay despite the danger?

• They were waiting for someone.

• They had nowhere else to go.

• They believed their presence would prevent panic.

• They wanted to witness the eruption.

What was the immediate effect of the volcanic eruption?

• It caused a landslide.

• It resulted in heavy rainfall.

• It led to a massive ash and rock avalanche.

• It caused a power outage.

How did the volcanic eruption affect the sea?

• It caused a tsunami.

• It made the sea calm and still.

• It led to unpredictable swells and rapid tidal movements.

• It caused the sea to dry up.

What was the reaction of the people during the chaos?

• They celebrated the event.

• They ignored the warnings.

• They calmly evacuated.

• They hurried to find safety.

What were people instructed to do during the chaos?

• Find somewhere safe upstairs.

• Wait for further instructions.

• Stay where they were.

• Go to the festival.

What was the narrator's main concern during the eruption?

• The success of the festival.

• The safety of the children.

• The safety of the festival attendees.

• The condition of the telegraph office.

What did the narrator instruct the children to do?

• Hide in the cupboard.

• Stay in the living room.

• Go outside and play.

• Help with the evacuation.

What was the final instruction given to the children?

• To find Philem.

• To go to the festival.

• To hide in the cupboard.

• To leave the house immediately.