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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.
2. How did Roger's departure affect Marcus?
He didn’t mind, but it was weird, and it made him feel a bit sad.
3. What did Marcus suggest they do with the pizza with pepperoni on it?
He suggested picking off the pepperoni since he and his mother were vegetarians.
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.
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.
6. How did Marcus feel about the two different phases of his life, the "normal" one and the one after his parents' divorce?
Marcus felt that the second phase, despite being messier, was good because more things happened, and he preferred it to the normal, boring life.
7. What did Marcus and his mom do in their new neighbourhood of Holloway?
They wandered around their new neighbourhood, and they’d had lots of talks about London, and the changes.
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.
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.
10. How does Marcus feel during the night after his first day at school?
He feels restless and wakes up frequently throughout the night.
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.
12. What dilemma does Marcus face when it comes to being home-schooled??
His mother has a job, and she cannot teach him.
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
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.
15. What unusual habit does Marcus have, especially when he's nervous?
He sings.
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.
