Freed Engineers Are Glad To Be Home

The speaker expresses gratitude for returning home after being imprisoned in Moscow. They describe relief upon hearing their colleagues were deported and the comfort of receiving a message from the King. A significant moment was meeting Mr. Thornton in prison, which reconnected them with the outside world. The speaker concludes by expressing a desire for a holiday to recover.

What was the speaker's initial reaction upon learning about the deportation of colleagues?

• Indifferent to the news

• Fearful of being left alone

• Angry at the injustice

• Relieved and comforted

How did the speaker learn about the King's message?

• Through a radio broadcast

• Via a newspaper

• From a fellow prisoner

• In a letter from family

What was the significance of the meeting with Mr. Thornton for the speaker?

• It was a chance to escape

• It provided a connection to the outside world

• It was a social gathering

• It led to a reduction in sentence

What did the speaker realize after meeting Mr. Thornton?

• The importance of staying silent

• The need to plan an escape

• The possibility of a new trial

• The severity of their situation

What are the speaker's feelings towards the end of the transcript?

• Eager to return to work

• Looking forward to a holiday

• Planning to write a book

• Worried about future trials