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Questions and Answers
What is Max's reaction to the school's plan to use a grading curve?
What is Max's reaction to the school's plan to use a grading curve?
- He is excited.
- He is frustrated. (correct)
- He is indifferent.
- He feels relieved.
What does Max purposefully avoid discussing with his classmates?
What does Max purposefully avoid discussing with his classmates?
- His grades.
- His plans for the future.
- The Paris attacks. (correct)
- His experiences in Molenbeek.
How does Max feel about his understanding of classroom situations?
How does Max feel about his understanding of classroom situations?
- Clever and aware. (correct)
- Intimidated and anxious.
- Confused and unsure.
- Indifferent and bored.
How does Oscar's tone come across during his interaction with Farah in the classroom?
How does Oscar's tone come across during his interaction with Farah in the classroom?
What action does Max take in relation to Madame Pauline?
What action does Max take in relation to Madame Pauline?
Which emotion does Max observe among his classmates regarding mothers wearing headscarves?
Which emotion does Max observe among his classmates regarding mothers wearing headscarves?
What is Madame Legrand's stance on religious diversity in the classroom?
What is Madame Legrand's stance on religious diversity in the classroom?
What score does Max receive on his dictée, and how does he feel about it?
What score does Max receive on his dictée, and how does he feel about it?
How does Madame Pauline react to Max's concerns about the interaction with Oscar and Farah?
How does Madame Pauline react to Max's concerns about the interaction with Oscar and Farah?
How does Max feel after solving handwriting misunderstandings with Farah?
How does Max feel after solving handwriting misunderstandings with Farah?
Flashcards
Max's Reflection
Max's Reflection
Max reflects on his encounters with friends, avoiding sensitive topics.
Headscarves at School
Headscarves at School
Max notices discomfort among classmates regarding mothers in headscarves.
Oscar and Farah's Encounter
Oscar and Farah's Encounter
Max observes a tense interaction between Oscar and Farah.
Teachers' Approach
Teachers' Approach
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Max's Confession
Max's Confession
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Grades and Dictée
Grades and Dictée
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Curved Grading
Curved Grading
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Atmosphere of Unease
Atmosphere of Unease
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Mischievous Tone
Mischievous Tone
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Frustration with Teachers
Frustration with Teachers
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Study Notes
Max's Experiences
- Max avoided sharing news about the Paris attacks' chief planner, who was Belgian.
- Max's attempts to make jokes were unsuccessful, particularly with Oscar.
- Max observed some parents' apprehension at school.
- Max's French teacher gave him a low grade.
- Max received a 34/77 on his French dictation.
- Oscar's tone of voice made Max uncomfortable.
- Max admired Farah's laughter.
School Interactions
- Farah and Max had an exchange regarding terrorists.
- Max and Oscar had a tense interaction.
- French teacher, Madame Legrand, corrected Max's dictation grade.
- Madame Legrand reminded students of the school's inclusive policy.
- The school's policy was to respect all religions.
Max's Feelings/Thoughts
- Max was observant of parent's anxieties.
- Max felt unease and tension in the atmosphere.
- Max contemplated spending time with Farah after school for homework help.
- Max wished he could make a joke about Farah's criticism.
- Max enjoyed hearing Farah laugh.
- Max felt Oscar's behavior was somewhat mocking.
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