Question
The airport was crowded before the holiday weekend. I knew to expect this, yet I was somehow still irritated that I had to navigate the crowds. My bag was heavy as I attempted to weave past groups of weary travelers. It was midnight at the airport and even though there were crowds, it felt lonely.
I was taking the last flight to Principia. It wasn’t just the last flight tonight; it was the last flight ever. Since I had attained the final passport to the new country, I would be among the last to arrive. From what I had read on social media, Principia was a thriving paradise where everyone lived peacefully and helped each other.
I sighed with relief; I had my ticket and I was going. Slumping down in an uncomfortable plastic chair connected to a hundred other plastic chairs, I still didn’t feel connected to anyone. But now all I had to do was wait to be called onto my flight, and I was safe.
I had just started to fall asleep when suddenly I heard a commotion that startled me awake. About a hundred yards away, I saw two security guards running toward my gate. I quickly looked at my watch; the flight was not due to leave for another 45 minutes.
I knew I needed to hide. I tried to stand up without drawing any attention. I walked quickly around the corner and spotted a bathroom and rushed inside. Trying to look busy washing my hands, I lathered and rinsed over and over again until it was quiet outside. Then I slowly peeked out the restroom door and saw that the coast was clear. I crept back to my gate and sat down in my chair.
A few moments later the announcement came: “Now boarding flight 6501 to Principia . . . first class only.”
I instantly regretted not spending all my money on a first-class ticket. I looked around, my heart beating faster with every minute. I sunk in my chair and stared at the carpet. Forever passed.
“Now boarding all passengers for flight 6501” came the announcement, like the most harmonious music ever played.
I put my shirt collar up to hide my face and got in line to begin my new life.
Which event causes the narrator to hide around the corner?
They spot security guards running toward their gate.
They are about to miss their flight to Principia.
They hear an announcement that their flight is boarding.
They land in Principia and are excited to be home.
I was taking the last flight to Principia. It wasn’t just the last flight tonight; it was the last flight ever. Since I had attained the final passport to the new country, I would be among the last to arrive. From what I had read on social media, Principia was a thriving paradise where everyone lived peacefully and helped each other.
I sighed with relief; I had my ticket and I was going. Slumping down in an uncomfortable plastic chair connected to a hundred other plastic chairs, I still didn’t feel connected to anyone. But now all I had to do was wait to be called onto my flight, and I was safe.
I had just started to fall asleep when suddenly I heard a commotion that startled me awake. About a hundred yards away, I saw two security guards running toward my gate. I quickly looked at my watch; the flight was not due to leave for another 45 minutes.
I knew I needed to hide. I tried to stand up without drawing any attention. I walked quickly around the corner and spotted a bathroom and rushed inside. Trying to look busy washing my hands, I lathered and rinsed over and over again until it was quiet outside. Then I slowly peeked out the restroom door and saw that the coast was clear. I crept back to my gate and sat down in my chair.
A few moments later the announcement came: “Now boarding flight 6501 to Principia . . . first class only.”
I instantly regretted not spending all my money on a first-class ticket. I looked around, my heart beating faster with every minute. I sunk in my chair and stared at the carpet. Forever passed.
“Now boarding all passengers for flight 6501” came the announcement, like the most harmonious music ever played.
I put my shirt collar up to hide my face and got in line to begin my new life.
Which event causes the narrator to hide around the corner?
They spot security guards running toward their gate.
They are about to miss their flight to Principia.
They hear an announcement that their flight is boarding.
They land in Principia and are excited to be home.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The event that causes the narrator to hide around the corner is that they spot security guards running toward their gate.