Max's Emotions and Relationships

Max retreats into his mind to escape reality, imagining himself as a cloud. Graham interrupts to inform him of a call from Gwen, who apologizes for her reaction to Max and invites him to dinner. At dinner, Gwen shares memories of Max's parents, and they all enjoy a meal filled with laughter. Despite the initial tension, Max finds happiness in the connection with Gwen and Kevin.

What does Max compare himself to when he retreats into his mind?

• A river

• A cloud

• A bird

• A tree

Where does Max go to escape reality?

• The attic

• The basement

• Under his bed

• The backyard

Who calls Graham to express concern about Max?

• Max's father

• Gwen Avery

• Kevin

• Max's teacher

What is Graham's relationship to Max?

• His sister

• His aunt

• His mother

• His grandmother

Why does Gwen feel she might have offended Max?

• She criticized his clothes

• She forgot his birthday

• She commented on his size

• She didn't invite him to a party

What does Graham reveal about Gwen's past?

• She was Max's babysitter

• She was a friend of Max's mother

• She was Max's teacher

• She was a neighbor

How does Max feel about having dinner with Gwen and Kevin?

• Excited

• Angry

• Nervous

• Indifferent

What does Gwen say about Max's father?

• He was a famous actor

• He was crazy and scary

• He was a great friend

• He was a kind man

What does Max think about Gwen after handing her a knife?

• She's unfriendly

• She's okay

• She's boring

• She's rude

What does Max enjoy about the dinner with Gwen and Kevin?

• The decorations

• The dessert

• The potato salad

• The music