Free hostage John McCarthy speaks to press at Air base

The speaker arrives and prepares to deliver a statement, expressing gratitude to Air Force personnel and medical teams for their support. He reflects on his pleasant stay and the warm reception upon returning home, highlighting the overwhelming goodwill he received.

What is the speaker about to do as he approaches the microphones?

• Deliver a short greeting

• Sing a song

• Announce a new policy

• Read a lengthy prepared statement

How long is the speaker's statement expected to be?

• One page

• Two pages

• Four or five pages

• Ten pages

Who does the speaker thank for their support during his stay?

• The local community

• The press

• RAF medical teams and personnel

• His family

What has the speaker's stay allowed him to do?

• Learn a new language

• Find his feet again in the free world

• Write a book

• Travel extensively

How does the speaker describe the reception he received upon returning home?

• Unnoticed

• Warm and overwhelming

• Hostile

• Indifferent