That Was Then, This Is Now Questions on Chapter 1
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Why does M&M's father constantly criticize him in That Was Then, This Is Now?
M&M's father constantly criticizes him because M&M does not meet his expectations and is perceived as "different." Mr. Carlson struggles to accept his son's nonconformity, such as his long...
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Why does M&M label Bryon and Mark as "weird" in That Was Then, This Is Now?
M&M labels Bryon and Mark as "weird" due to their hypocrisy. After rescuing M&M from bullies who targeted him for being different, Bryon and Mark plan to attack someone else for the same...
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In That Was Then, This Is Now, what prevents the boys from assaulting the black man?
The boys are prevented from assaulting the black man by M&M's intervention. After saving M&M from an attack, Mark suggests jumping a black man, but M&M protests, highlighting the...
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Why does Mark live with Byron and his mom in "That Was Then, This Is Now"?
Mark lives with Byron and his mom because his own parents died in a violent incident. Mark's parents killed each other in a drunken fight, revealing Mark's illegitimacy. Mark's reaction to their...