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What does Max imply when he tells Claire that, if their parents weren't fighting about the toilet seat, they'd be fighting about something else?
What does Max imply when he tells Claire that, if their parents weren't fighting about the toilet seat, they'd be fighting about something else?
- The parents' conflicts are superficial and symptomatic of underlying tensions. (correct)
- His parents are generally happy, but have only occasional disagreements.
- The specific reasons for their parents' fights are actually significant and indicative of deeper issues.
- His parents enjoy arguing regularly for entertainment.
Why does Max feel worse after getting Claire in trouble for not rinsing her bowl?
Why does Max feel worse after getting Claire in trouble for not rinsing her bowl?
- He understands he will be assigned more chores as a result of Claire's actions.
- He fears Claire will retaliate by telling their parents about his poor performance in school.
- He realizes that Claire's punishment will be severe due to her mother's overreaction.
- He recognizes that he acted out of spite and feels guilty for his behavior towards his sister. (correct)
Based on the details in the passage, what is likely a primary source of stress for Max?
Based on the details in the passage, what is likely a primary source of stress for Max?
- The lack of familiar breakfast cereal.
- His parents' constant praise embarrasses him in front of his peers.
- Adapting to a new academic environment that uses a different language. (correct)
- His sister constantly demands his attention and time.
What does Max's interaction with Jules, Louis, and André reveal about his social integration at school?
What does Max's interaction with Jules, Louis, and André reveal about his social integration at school?
What can be inferred about the family's recent move to a new country?
What can be inferred about the family's recent move to a new country?
Which of the following best describes Max's feelings when Claire calls him the reason their parents are stressed?
Which of the following best describes Max's feelings when Claire calls him the reason their parents are stressed?
How does the author use Max's dictée score of 13 out of 77 to develop Max's character?
How does the author use Max's dictée score of 13 out of 77 to develop Max's character?
What is suggested by Claire's action of jamming her bowl into the dishwasher after arguing with Max?
What is suggested by Claire's action of jamming her bowl into the dishwasher after arguing with Max?
What detail indicates the family likely brought many of their belongings with them when they moved?
What detail indicates the family likely brought many of their belongings with them when they moved?
What does the fight about European appliances suggest about the family's adaptation to their new environment?
What does the fight about European appliances suggest about the family's adaptation to their new environment?
What coping mechanism does Max employ to deal with Oscar's taunts, based on Ms. Krantz's advice?
What coping mechanism does Max employ to deal with Oscar's taunts, based on Ms. Krantz's advice?
How does Madame Legrand's approach to correcting Max's dictée differ from what Max expects?
How does Madame Legrand's approach to correcting Max's dictée differ from what Max expects?
What is Max's initial reaction to the news that he will be joining the Scouts?
What is Max's initial reaction to the news that he will be joining the Scouts?
Why does Max dread the possibility of Oscar being in his Scouts group?
Why does Max dread the possibility of Oscar being in his Scouts group?
How does Madame Pauline react to Max's concern about Oscar being in his Scouts group?
How does Madame Pauline react to Max's concern about Oscar being in his Scouts group?
What does Madame Legrand do that makes Max feel grateful, even though he doesn't fully believe her praise?
What does Madame Legrand do that makes Max feel grateful, even though he doesn't fully believe her praise?
Why is the detail about Max having to wear a uniform to school significant in the context of his reaction to joining the Scouts?
Why is the detail about Max having to wear a uniform to school significant in the context of his reaction to joining the Scouts?
How does Max's internal monologue about Oscar in the woods reveal his state of mind?
How does Max's internal monologue about Oscar in the woods reveal his state of mind?
What does Max's reluctance to correct Madame Pauline's pronunciation of 'Scoots' indicate about his character?
What does Max's reluctance to correct Madame Pauline's pronunciation of 'Scoots' indicate about his character?
How does the narrative use contrasting interactions (Madame Legrand vs. Madame Pauline) to highlight Max's emotional state?
How does the narrative use contrasting interactions (Madame Legrand vs. Madame Pauline) to highlight Max's emotional state?
Flashcards
Impulse Control
Impulse Control
To resist acting on immediate desires or impulses.
Sympathetically
Sympathetically
Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
Merci
Merci
Thank you (French).
Dictée
Dictée
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Scouts
Scouts
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Gratitude
Gratitude
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Muttered
Muttered
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Unfazed
Unfazed
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Bully
Bully
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Praise
Praise
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Toilet seat
Toilet seat
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Cheerios Supply
Cheerios Supply
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Endless Fighting
Endless Fighting
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Ignoring Max
Ignoring Max
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Unrinsed Bowl
Unrinsed Bowl
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"Do you speak English?" gang
"Do you speak English?" gang
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Football / Soccer
Football / Soccer
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Shame
Shame
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13 out of 77
13 out of 77
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Study Notes
Family Tensions
- Max's parents are constantly fighting, even over trivial things.
- Max's sister, Claire, often gets on his nerves and doesn't seem to understand him.
- Max's cereal lasts six weeks; his parents' fighting ruins his breakfast.
- Max shouts at Claire for not rinsing her bowl, knowing that he is a jerk.
- Max's mom scolds Claire about rinsing her bowl; says she has told her a hundred times.
School Struggles
- Max is struggling to adjust to the French school.
- Max scored 13 out of 77 on his dictée.
- Madame Legrand assigns Farah to help him correct his dictée.
- Madame Legrand praises Max for getting gentil and ethudie right.
- Max scored 13 out of 77; says Madame Legand as if it was an achievement.
Social Isolation
- Max feels like he can't talk to anyone.
- He hangs around with Jules, Louis, and André, but they can't communicate well.
- Oscar, a bully, makes a point of groaning loudly when Max kicks the ball in his direction.
- Ms. Krantz advised him to count to ten and think first when tempted to do an act.
- Max thinks about pushing Oscar into Belgium dog poop.
Forced Activities
- Madame Pauline has signed Max up for the Scouts, or "Scoots".
- Max already hates the word "Scoots".
- Max is concerned that Oscar might be in his Scouts group.
- Max imagines scaring Oscar in the woods.
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Max experiences family tensions with constant parental fighting and a difficult relationship with his sister. He also struggles to adjust to the French school system, facing academic challenges and social isolation. He feels unable to communicate effectively with peers and encounters bullying behavior.
