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Why was it difficult for Max to talk to Farah?
Why was it difficult for Max to talk to Farah?
How did Max's friends react to his interest in Farah?
How did Max's friends react to his interest in Farah?
What word describes Max's feeling about his friends teasing him?
What word describes Max's feeling about his friends teasing him?
Where did Max and Farah eventually talk?
Where did Max and Farah eventually talk?
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How did Farah react to her friends' chatter once alone with Max?
How did Farah react to her friends' chatter once alone with Max?
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How did Max prepare for his conversation with Farah?
How did Max prepare for his conversation with Farah?
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Who did Max try to emulate when talking to Farah?
Who did Max try to emulate when talking to Farah?
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What did Max want Farah to do?
What did Max want Farah to do?
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What reason did Max provide for Ahmed's mother's absence?
What reason did Max provide for Ahmed's mother's absence?
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When did Max's voice rise during the conversation?
When did Max's voice rise during the conversation?
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Flashcards
Max's feelings
Max's feelings
Max struggles with his developing feelings for Farah amidst peer teasing.
Peer pressure
Peer pressure
The influence of friends prompting Max to feel embarrassed about his feelings.
Conversation attempt
Conversation attempt
Max gathers courage to talk to Farah, practicing his words in advance.
Language skills
Language skills
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Farah's friends
Farah's friends
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Courage in communication
Courage in communication
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Role model
Role model
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Single mother portrayal
Single mother portrayal
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Final sentence impact
Final sentence impact
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Maintaining composure
Maintaining composure
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Study Notes
Chapter Twenty-Eight Summary
- Farah returns to school; recess, she stays with friends
- Max is teased by the "Do you speak English?" gang
- Max is asked about his girlfriend
- Max denies having a girlfriend
- Max is teased about his physical appearance
- Max is attacked by another student
- Max changes his plans, and approaches Farah
- Max talks to Farah
- Max's feelings upon leaving; knowledge that other students will talk about him
- Max's preparation; writing in English, translating to French
- Max's study of sentence structure; conjugated verbs
- Max's approach to his legal case; similar to his mother's
- Mom's debating skills; similar to acting, in court
- Max presents Ahmed's case; emphasizing mother's status
- Max's approach; similar to an actor's; calm presentation
- Max speaks with an accent
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Description
This quiz focuses on Chapter 28, exploring Max's experiences at school, his interactions with peers, and his feelings about his identity. It highlights his relationship with Farah and parallels between his and his mother's communication styles. Delve into themes of self-doubt, adaptation, and the significance of language.
