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What was the initial reaction of Max's parents to the state of their garden?
What was the initial reaction of Max's parents to the state of their garden?
- Confusion
- Disappointment
- Anger
- Surprise (correct)
How did Ahmed inform Max's father about the situation?
How did Ahmed inform Max's father about the situation?
- He asked Inspector Fontaine to inform them.
- He waited for Max's parents to return.
- He called Max's father.
- He left a note in the door. (correct)
What was Max's mother's primary concern?
What was Max's mother's primary concern?
- The potential theft of their belongings
- Ahmed's refugee status
- The state of the garden
- Max giving a key to someone they didn't know (correct)
Why did Max feel he couldn't tell his parents the whole truth about Ahmed?
Why did Max feel he couldn't tell his parents the whole truth about Ahmed?
What did Max's father accuse him of?
What did Max's father accuse him of?
What was Max's justification for giving Ahmed a key?
What was Max's justification for giving Ahmed a key?
What did Max's mom do after discovering Ahmed had been in their house?
What did Max's mom do after discovering Ahmed had been in their house?
What was Claire's reaction to the situation?
What was Claire's reaction to the situation?
How does Max characterize Ahmed to his parents when defending his actions?
How does Max characterize Ahmed to his parents when defending his actions?
What made Max shout at his parents?
What made Max shout at his parents?
Flashcards
Gardening
Gardening
The activity of tending and cultivating a garden.
Ahmed
Ahmed
A new classmate of Max who is helping in the garden.
Key
Key
An object that allows access or control over a door or lock.
Trust
Trust
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Refugee
Refugee
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Surprise
Surprise
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Betrayal
Betrayal
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Expression
Expression
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Friendship
Friendship
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Household Rules
Household Rules
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Study Notes
Chapter Thirty-Eight Summary
- Max's parents are surprised to find someone in the garden.
- Max gave a key to a classmate, Ahmed who lives in the basement.
- Max's father was annoyed by the police investigating the garden.
- Max's mother was concerned that Ahmed was a stranger.
- Max tries to defend Ahmed, saying he's a friend and was fixing up the garden.
- Max's parents argued that letting a stranger into the home was a betrayal.
- Claire, Max's sister, commented on the drama of the situation.
- Ahmed was looking for work.
- A note was left as a way to thank Max and alert the police to Ahmed's presence.
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Description
In Chapter Thirty-Eight, Max faces familial tension when his parents discover his classmate Ahmed in their garden. As they debate the risks of inviting a stranger into their home, Max defends Ahmed's intentions, leading to discussions about trust and friendship. This chapter highlights the challenges of adolescence and the perceptions of safety.
