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What is the primary reason Claire doesn't want to know how Max enrolled Ahmed at Bonheur?
What is the primary reason Claire doesn't want to know how Max enrolled Ahmed at Bonheur?
What is the significance of Claire calling Max's actions 'brilliant'?
What is the significance of Claire calling Max's actions 'brilliant'?
How does Max react to Claire's use of the word 'mess'?
How does Max react to Claire's use of the word 'mess'?
What is the significance of the setting in the garden?
What is the significance of the setting in the garden?
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Which of the following best describes Ahmed's understanding of Carnival?
Which of the following best describes Ahmed's understanding of Carnival?
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What does Ahmed mean when he says he's celebrating Carnival 'in spirit'?
What does Ahmed mean when he says he's celebrating Carnival 'in spirit'?
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How does the description of the weather contribute to the overall mood?
How does the description of the weather contribute to the overall mood?
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Why is the detail about the plastic chair significant?
Why is the detail about the plastic chair significant?
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How long had Ahmed been at his new school when the holiday week arrived?
How long had Ahmed been at his new school when the holiday week arrived?
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What is implied by the phrase "upside-down holiday"?
What is implied by the phrase "upside-down holiday"?
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Flashcards
Max's Cleverness
Max's Cleverness
Max surprises Claire with his resourcefulness in enrolling Ahmed.
Staying Out of It
Staying Out of It
Claire decides not to get involved in Max's situation with Ahmed.
Brilliant Mess
Brilliant Mess
Claire refers to Max's actions as both impressive and chaotic.
Ahmed's Plastic Chair
Ahmed's Plastic Chair
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Marching in Carnival
Marching in Carnival
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Imagining Spring
Imagining Spring
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School of Happiness
School of Happiness
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Fanciful Costumes
Fanciful Costumes
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Parakeets in the Garden
Parakeets in the Garden
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Ahmed's Routine
Ahmed's Routine
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Study Notes
Chapter Thirty-Seven Summary
- Max and Claire are sitting together
- Claire questions Max about enrolling someone at Bonheur
- Claire doesn't want to know more about it
- Max is annoyed but doesn't say anything
- Ahmed takes a plastic chair from the basement to the garden
- It's a cold, raw day in February, but the light is longer
- Five weeks have passed since school started
- It's a holiday week, Carnival
- Carnival is about dressing up in costumes and parading around
- Young children at the School of Happiness do this
- Max states "Everyone pretends to be someone they aren't"
- Ahmed is watching parakeets
- He's thinking about the holiday even though he's in London cooking himself dinner
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Description
In this summary of Chapter 37, we explore the interactions between Max and Claire as they discuss enrollment at Bonheur. The chapter takes place during Carnival, highlighting themes of identity and pretense through costume and celebration. The setting shifts to Ahmed, who contemplates the holiday while preparing dinner in London.
