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Which emotion was Max experiencing immediately following the breakfast incident?

Frustration and sadness

Shame and anger (correct)

Resentment and confusion

Guilt and anxiety

What was Claire's initial reaction when Max inquired about his parents' stress?

She laughed and changed the subject.

She ignored him and continued using her phone.

She rolled her eyes dismissively. (correct)

She sighed and explained their financial worries.

Which action occurred immediately before Claire's mother instructed her to rinse her bowl?

Max's father shouted about the toilet seat.

Max complained about Claire not rinsing her bowl. (correct)

Claire retorted about Max's French school.

Claire finished eating her breakfast and stood up.

What detail is provided to indicate the intensity of Max's parents' argument?

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Besides the breakfast argument, what other specific event directly affected Max in Chapter Eight?

<p>His low score on a French test. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Max's Conflict

Max's parents argued about him leaving the toilet seat up.

Claire's Reaction

Claire rolled her eyes when Max asked why their parents were stressed.

French School Complaint

Max blamed his parents for putting him in a French school after a low test score.

Breakfast Duration

Max's breakfast cereal lasted only six weeks before running out.

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Emotional Response

Max felt ashamed and angry after the event with his family.

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Chapter Eight Summary

Max's father reprimands him for leaving the toilet seat up.
Max's breakfast cereal supply had lasted only six weeks.
Claire criticizes Max's parents' behavior.
Max's parents frequently argue over various issues.
Max's parents argued over the toilet seat, the basement door, the car, and cleaning supplies.
Claire is upset that Max's father criticized her.
Claire throws a tantrum by slamming utensils into the dishwasher.
Claire is told by her mother to properly clean the dishes.
Claire rinses her bowl and leaves the kitchen.
Max feels ashamed for his behavior.
Max receives a low score on his French dictation test.

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This summary highlights key events from Chapter Eight, focusing on the dynamics between Max, his family, and the issues they face. It covers themes of parental conflict, sibling relationships, and personal accountability as portrayed through Max and Claire's experiences. Analyze how these interactions contribute to character development and family dynamics in the story.