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What is the central conflict presented in this excerpt?
What is the central conflict presented in this excerpt?
- A disagreement about the proper etiquette for welcoming new neighbors.
- Max's parents' distrust of Ahmed due to his refugee status and Max's perceived betrayal. (correct)
- Max's parents' disapproval of Ahmed's gardening skills.
- Max's parents' concern over the security of their garden and house keys.
How does Max's perspective of Ahmed differ from his parents' perspective?
How does Max's perspective of Ahmed differ from his parents' perspective?
- Max sees Ahmed as a trustworthy individual, while his parents view him with suspicion and prejudice. (correct)
- Max views Ahmed as a friend, while his parents see him as a helpful gardener.
- Max values Ahmed's cultural background, whereas his parents are indifferent to it.
- Max appreciates Ahmed's efforts in the garden, but his parents see them as unnecessary interference.
What is the significance of Claire's comment about the situation being 'slightly dramatic'?
What is the significance of Claire's comment about the situation being 'slightly dramatic'?
- It serves as comic relief, trivializing the concerns of Max's parents.
- It highlights Claire's detached and unemotional approach to family matters.
- It suggests that Claire perceives an overreaction from Max's parents towards the situation with Ahmed. (correct)
- It indicates that Claire agrees with Max's decision to give Ahmed a key to the house.
What does Max's father's warning to Claire imply?
What does Max's father's warning to Claire imply?
What is the main source of tension between Max and his parents in this scene?
What is the main source of tension between Max and his parents in this scene?
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Max's father
Max's father
Max's parent who questions his actions regarding a key given to a new friend.
Ahmed
Ahmed
A new student in Max's class from Syria, referred to as a refugee.
Refugee
Refugee
A person who has been forced to flee their country due to war or persecution.
Key to the house
Key to the house
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Family concerns
Family concerns
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Study Notes
Chapter Thirty-Eight Summary
- Max's parents are observing the garden
- Max gave a key to a classmate, Ahmed, who lives in the basement
- Max's mother is upset about giving Ahmed access to the home
- Max defends Ahmed, saying he's a friend and was fixing up the garden
- Max's father warns Max not to let strangers into the home, especially refugees.
- Claire disagrees with her father, saying the situation is too dramatic
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