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What excuse did Max use when he tried to sneak down the basement stairs?
What excuse did Max use when he tried to sneak down the basement stairs?
He needed to use the bathroom.
What did Claire say Max probably does all over?
What did Claire say Max probably does all over?
- The floor
- Upstairs (correct)
- The bathroom
- The house
Oscar won the battle of fists against Max.
Oscar won the battle of fists against Max.
False (B)
In what language did Oscar say 'Maybe you understand, stupid'?
In what language did Oscar say 'Maybe you understand, stupid'?
What did Max search for online in his bedroom?
What did Max search for online in his bedroom?
What was Max's mother doing while his father struggled to pay a bill in French?
What was Max's mother doing while his father struggled to pay a bill in French?
What did Max's mother ask Madame Pauline to pick up on the way home?
What did Max's mother ask Madame Pauline to pick up on the way home?
Ahmed took the healthiest orchid with him when he left.
Ahmed took the healthiest orchid with him when he left.
What was sent to reception centers in September?
What was sent to reception centers in September?
What does Max's father claim to be, making it too political for him to help someone?
What does Max's father claim to be, making it too political for him to help someone?
Flashcards
Reception Centers
Reception Centers
Sites where refugees are housed, often temporarily.
Refugee
Refugee
A person who is forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
Keeping a Secret
Keeping a Secret
When someone will not reveal (or 'turn in') a person who is secretly in hiding.
Ashamed
Ashamed
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Trudged
Trudged
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Scurried
Scurried
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Fury
Fury
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Homophobic Bullying
Homophobic Bullying
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Sideswipe
Sideswipe
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Butchering
Butchering
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Courageux
Courageux
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Decent thing
Decent thing
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Sympathetic
Sympathetic
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Plight
Plight
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Traumatized
Traumatized
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Rapid-fire
Rapid-fire
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La Directrice (principal)
La Directrice (principal)
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Civil War
Civil War
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Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
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Makeshift camp
Makeshift camp
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Flared
Flared
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Jutted
Jutted
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Turn him over
Turn him over
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Strewn
Strewn
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Alcove
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Begging for Mercy
Begging for Mercy
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Lumping them all together
Lumping them all together
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Disappointment
Disappointment
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секретарь
секретарь
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Relentlessly
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Study Notes
Max's Discovery and Family Dynamics
- Max woke up thinking about Ahmed after a restless night, realizing his promise seemed impossible.
- He felt it necessary to be upfront with his parents about Ahmed, despite their potential anger.
- Max's mother fought with Claire over a party, and his father struggled to pay a bill in French.
- His family hardly noticed him, except for Claire, who told him to finish his milk.
- Max's mom asked him to tell Madame Pauline to buy milk, lamenting her lack of cash.
- Max wondered if Ahmed had taken his missing coins.
Confronting Prejudice and Seeking Help
- Max considered telling his father about Ahmed but hesitated.
- Instead, Max went to Albert Jonnart's house, located past raspberry bushes and a "Private" sign in French.
- Max's father mentioned the refugee camp at Parc Maximilien, which closed in September.
- Refugees were sent to reception centers, using the same word Ahmed used.
- Max asked if they could host a refugee, but his father refused due to political reasons as an American contractor.
- His father added that they were only there for eight more months and that Madame Pauline would disapprove.
- Max was disappointed but hid it with a smile.
School and Internal Conflict
- Max struggled to concentrate at school
- Madame Legrand's lecture and his internal conflict about Ahmed made it difficult.
- He questioned whether encouraging Ahmed to stay was wise, fearing his parents would turn Ahmed over.
- Inspector Fontaine, who was keeping an eye on the house, posed another problem.
- The "Do you speak English?" gang mocked teachers at recess, while Max watched his house.
- He wondered about Ahmed's activities while he was at school.
- Max realized he never noticed anything missing or moved in his messy room.
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Description
Max grapples with a promise to Ahmed and contemplates sharing this with his parents, amidst his family's struggles and preoccupations. His mother and sister are bickering, while his is father worries about bills. He considers that Ahmed may have taken his missing coins.
