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What is the primary source of Max's internal conflict?
What is the primary source of Max's internal conflict?
What is the main obstacle preventing Max from immediately addressing the situation with Ahmed?
What is the main obstacle preventing Max from immediately addressing the situation with Ahmed?
Which of the following best characterizes Max's feelings towards the adults who helped him in Belgium?
Which of the following best characterizes Max's feelings towards the adults who helped him in Belgium?
What is the significance of Max's restless night?
What is the significance of Max's restless night?
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What does the errand given to Max by his mother suggest about their relationship?
What does the errand given to Max by his mother suggest about their relationship?
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Flashcards
Max's Promise
Max's Promise
A commitment Max made regarding Ahmed.
Trusting Adults
Trusting Adults
Adults in Belgium who helped Max feel safe.
Family Distraction
Family Distraction
Max's family is occupied with their own issues.
Conflict at Home
Conflict at Home
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Responsibility to Ahmed
Responsibility to Ahmed
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Study Notes
Chapter Sixteen Summary
- Max wakes up after a restless night, realizing his promise to Ahmed seems impossible.
- He decides to tell his parents about Ahmed's presence.
- He acknowledges the good adults have done for him, but feels trapped in Belgium.
- Max's family is arguing about a party and financial woes.
- Max's mom asks him to ask Madame Pauline to pick up milk on the way home.
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Description
This summary captures Max's internal struggle after a sleepless night, where he grapples with his promise to Ahmed. It also highlights the tensions within his family regarding finances and everyday life, while addressing Max's feelings of entrapment in Belgium. The narrative provides insight into familial dynamics and the pressures of growing responsibility.