Why does Meg have academic difficulty at school even though she is very bright? Why does she have difficulties socially? Give an example of her difficulties. Chapter 2

Meg has problems academically because she cannot get her mind off of her father's disappearance. Her social interactions are marred by the same thing, though she comes off as smug and disrespectul. She also feels inadequate socially because the twins are so adept at it.... they're simply likeable.