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lifesaver
Give 10 points!
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seesaw
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rocket
Go to first place!
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lifesaver
Give 5 points!
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4. Why did Marcus think his mom was sad, and what did he hope would make her happy?
She cried a lot now, more than she did before they moved to London. He hoped that having a boyfriend might make her happy.
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17. How does Ms. Maguire handle the situation in class, and how does Marcus feel about it?
She indirectly agreed that Marcus was mad, which made him feel betrayed and he hated her for that.
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8. Why did Marcus suggest watching a nature program about a fish that lived at the bottom of caves?
Marcus didn't want to watch soaps, fearing they would remind his mom of romantic troubles.
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13. How does Marcus view the behaviour of most kids at school, especially regarding appearances and interests?
They are on a constant lookout for something to laugh at
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5. What was Marcus's reaction when his mom asked if he minded her having boyfriends?
He didn't mind, except for Andrew. He didn't like him.
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banana
Go to last place!
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magnet
Take 20 points!
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shark
Other team loses 10 points!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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10. How does Marcus feel during the night after his first day at school?
He feels restless and wakes up frequently throughout the night.
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2. How did Roger's departure affect Marcus?
He didnât mind, but it was weird, and it made him feel a bit sad.
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11. What does Marcus believe is the fundamental problem with school for him?
He believes he doesn't fit in, and it makes him uncomfortable.
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boom
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fairy
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banana
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12. What dilemma does Marcus face when it comes to being home-schooled??
His mother has a job, and she cannot teach him.
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9. What was Marcus's attitude towards trying to keep his mom's mood positive?
He was very optimistic and tried to keep his mum's mind off her recent break-up.
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16. What happens in English class that makes Marcus extremely uncomfortable?
One of the students says Marcus is mad because he starts singing out of the blue. Everyone starts laughing at him.
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14. How does Marcus feel about his own interests and his mother's influence on his upbringing?
He's okay with reading books and listening to Johni Mitchell, but he thinks that his mom's influence makes him even more weird.
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1. Why did Marcus ask his mom if she had split up with Roger?
because they had a big fight and Roger left after a serious conversation, so Marcus wanted to confirm if they had indeed split up.
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