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Q. Why does Jack ultimately decide not to go to Paris?
He hates the French.
He doesn't want to be adopted.
Dwight is in favor of it.
It would mean leaving Chinook.
Q. Why does Jack have Arthur steal letterhead for him?
So he can forge prep school recommendations.
So he can forge notes to his mother.
So Arthur will get in trouble.
So the vice-principal can't use it.
Q. Why do the Bolgers want to get rid of Jack?
He's a bad influence on Chuck.
He won't apologize to the Welches.
He drinks.
Dwight threatens them.
Q. Why does Jack like being a Boy Scout?
It gets him away from Dwight.
It impresses girls.
It makes his prep school transcripts look good.
It gives him a sense of order and normality.
Q. What does the book The Status Seekers do for Jack?
It helps him to better understand his real father.
It gives him a window into the upper class, where he feels he belongs.
It helps him to impress Norma and other girls.
It helps him cover up his petty crime and vandalism.