Max's Family Dynamics and Academic Struggles

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Questions and Answers

Why does Max feel his parents are unsupportive?

They blame him for the bike incident.

They praise Claire's choices while discouraging his. (correct)

They hired Ms. Krantz without his consent.

They are moving to Brussels without him.

What career does Max's father pursue?

Marathon runner

Learning specialist

Defense consultant (correct)

Bike mechanic

What specific event led to Ms. Krantz's hiring?

Max chasing the 8th grader.

The 8th grader fracturing his arm after Max confronted him. (correct)

Max failing most of his subjects.

The bike being twisted out of shape.

How does Max's sister react to the family discussion?

She ignores them and texts. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What suggests Max and his father have a subtle understanding?

Max's father's knowing smile and head shake. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where are Max and his family when the main discussion takes place?

In a café (C) Signup and view all the answers

What subject does Max excel in?

History (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Max's Parents' Move

Max's parents announce they will move to Brussels for his father's job at NATO.

Claire's Future

Max feels that his parents support his sister Claire’s future over his own adventurous goals.

Ms. Krantz's Role

Learning specialist hired to help Max after he struggled in school.

Bike Incident Consequences

Max was blamed after an incident involving a stolen bike and an injured kid.

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Max's Isolation

Max feels stranded in a country where he doesn't speak the language.

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Supportiveness of Parents

Max feels a lack of support from his parents regarding his life goals.

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Parent-Sibling Dynamics

The dynamic between Max, his parents, and his sister creates tension and isolation.

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Study Notes

Max's Family Situation

Max's parents are moving to Brussels for a year.
Max's parents hired a learning specialist (Ms. Krantz) in Washington, after Max nearly failed every subject.
Max feels like he's being excluded.
Claire, Max's sister, is excelling academically.
Max is feeling trapped and frustrated by his parents' actions.

Max's Relationship with His Parents

Max's parents rarely agreed.
Max's father and mother have different views on things.
Max's mother was small, not much larger than him but made him feel trapped.

Max's Schooling and Activities

Max felt he was being forced to be something he is not.
Max's parents strategize on how to keep their parents from freaking out about Max's grades.
Max was stranded in a foreign country.
Max had an incident with a bike.
Max was blamed by another student's parents for an incident on the bike.

Claire's Role

Claire is a high achieving student, trying to go to Harvard or Yale.
Claire is texting a lot of friends, not paying attention to Max.
Max felt betrayed by Claire on the phone.

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Explore the complex family situation of Max, who is dealing with the pressures of his parents' expectations and his sister Claire's academic success. This quiz delves into themes of exclusion, frustration, and the challenges of adapting to a new environment. Test your understanding of the emotional and social dynamics at play.