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Which emotion was Max experiencing immediately following the breakfast incident?
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?
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?
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?
What detail is provided to indicate the intensity of Max's parents' argument?
Besides the breakfast argument, what other specific event directly affected Max in Chapter Eight?
Besides the breakfast argument, what other specific event directly affected Max in Chapter Eight?
Flashcards
Max's Conflict
Max's Conflict
Max's parents argued about him leaving the toilet seat up.
Claire's Reaction
Claire's Reaction
Claire rolled her eyes when Max asked why their parents were stressed.
French School Complaint
French School Complaint
Max blamed his parents for putting him in a French school after a low test score.
Breakfast Duration
Breakfast Duration
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Emotional Response
Emotional Response
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Study Notes
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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