How does Malik interact with his mother over the course of the narrative?


Malik avoids telling his mother that he is hanging out with the guys so he doesn't have to admit he's having fun.

Malik becomes annoyed by his mother's constant O nagging to go out until he agrees to meet new people.

Malik does things to try and please his mother so she doesn't feel bad about making him move.


Malik is distant and angry with his mother for making him move until he makes new friends on the Air Force base.​