# Anxious Days explained — The Great Airport Mystery

> Chapter companion for The Great Airport Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon.

## What happens

The Hardy boys learn they have been cleared of blame for the airplane crash, thanks in part to their father's influence. They focus on their final exams, and after a tense wait, discover that they and all their friends have passed. They plan a celebratory picnic at Beach Grove.

## Themes in this chapter

### Perseverance and Determination

The boys focus on their exams despite the distraction of the crash investigation, showing determination to succeed.

### Friendship and Community

The chapter emphasizes the bond among the friends as they plan a class picnic and celebrate their collective success.

## Character check-ins

### Frank Hardy

Relieved at being cleared of the crash; leads the planning for the picnic; playfully tricks friends about exam results.

### Joe Hardy

Happy about the clearing; worries about exam results but celebrates passing.

### Chet Morton

Anxious about exams; suggests a class party; relieved and joyful at passing.

### Fenton Hardy

Reveals he helped clear the boys; encourages them to focus on exams.

### Jerry Gilroy

Gets a job as a reporter; promises to find out exam results early.

## Key lines

> A thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding the crash has led us to decide that the responsibility rests wholly with the pilot, Giles Ducroy.

The official investigation concluded that the pilot, Giles Ducroy, was solely responsible for the crash.

_This is the key announcement that clears the Hardy boys._

> I may have said a few things to the inspector... It really wasn’t necessary, because I don’t think they would have blamed you in any case.

Fenton Hardy admitted to putting in a good word with the inspector, though he believed the boys would have been cleared anyway.

_Shows Fenton's behind-the-scenes support._

> We all passed!

Frank revealed that everyone in their group had passed the exams.

_The climax of the chapter, bringing relief and joy._

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