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Questions and Answers
What event caused Max to wish that his break could last longer?
What event caused Max to wish that his break could last longer?
- Seeing the skulls in the Catacombs
- His birthday celebration near the Eiffel Tower (correct)
- The comparison of Paris to Brussels
- Walking through the Catacombs with his dad
Why was Max unable to sleep on Sunday nights?
Why was Max unable to sleep on Sunday nights?
- He was excited about seeing his friends
- He was worried about ghosts
- He missed the sights of Paris
- He was anxious about returning to school (correct)
Who did Max imagine when he heard creaks and noises at night?
Who did Max imagine when he heard creaks and noises at night?
- Teddy Roosevelt (correct)
- Napoleon
- George Washington
- Anne Frank
What was the nature of the arguments between Max's parents?
What was the nature of the arguments between Max's parents?
What did Max's parents frequently compare his behavior to?
What did Max's parents frequently compare his behavior to?
What aspect of the School of Misery appealed to Max?
What aspect of the School of Misery appealed to Max?
What central theme causes Max to feel overwhelmed?
What central theme causes Max to feel overwhelmed?
What historical reference does Max associate with his environment?
What historical reference does Max associate with his environment?
Why does Max reflect on Anne Frank's story?
Why does Max reflect on Anne Frank's story?
Flashcards
Fall break
Fall break
A vacation period during autumn, when school is not in session.
Catacombs
Catacombs
Underground burial sites filled with bones, often used historically.
Nazi occupation
Nazi occupation
Period during WWII when Germany controlled other countries.
Anxiety
Anxiety
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Imagined presence
Imagined presence
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Family arguments
Family arguments
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School of Misery
School of Misery
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Adjustment period
Adjustment period
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Feeling lost
Feeling lost
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Study Notes
Max's Fall Break in Paris
- Max spent a week in Paris for fall break, and enjoyed it more than Brussels.
- He ate steak and fries near the Eiffel Tower.
- The city felt like a movie set.
- He explored the Catacombs, seeing skulls from the Nazi occupation.
Max's Return and Anxiety
- Max returned to Brussels and couldn't sleep due to anxiety and nervousness about school.
- He thought he heard floorboards creaking or footsteps, like it was alive.
- Imagined the house was full of dark history, like Anne Frank.
Family Conflict and School
- Max's parents fought often, mostly about bananas.
- His parents argued over if he should attend American school.
- His dad suggested giving Max more time, instead of American school.
- His family questioned if he was adapting to French school.
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