Natalie's Emotional and Cognitive Development

The transcript narrates a story of a family dealing with the challenges of caring for Natalie, who is fixated on the number 105. The narrator struggles with the responsibility of keeping Natalie safe while managing family tensions. As Natalie experiences a meltdown, the narrator finds a way to calm her, leading to a moment of understanding and resolution.

What is the narrator's main concern about telling their mother about the number 105?

• Fear of losing their mother's trust

• Fear of being punished

• Fear of disappointing their father

• Fear of losing their childhood

Why does the narrator feel conflicted about their father's expectations?

• They don't understand his expectations

• They want to impress their father

• They fear disappointing him again

• They want to move away

What is Natalie's fixation with the number 105 related to?

• A family secret

• A collection of buttons

• A convict's number

• Her birthday

How does the narrator try to keep Natalie occupied?

• By taking her outside

• By giving her chores

• By letting her play with buttons

• By reading her stories

What does the narrator fear about telling their mother the truth?

• That their mother will tell their father

• That their mother will not understand

• That their mother will punish Natalie

• That their mother will be angry

What technique does the narrator use to calm Natalie during her escalation?

• Singing a lullaby

• Wrapping her in a rug

• Giving her a toy

• Taking her for a walk

What progress does Natalie make by the end of the transcript?

• She learns to read

• She uses pronouns

• She stops fixating on numbers

• She makes a new friend