What does Mr. Friedlander accost Aisha about in Section 10: Chapter 12? What is Aisha's response?

Mr. Friedlander is angry with Aisha for missing debate team practices and meets, and Nadira is furious when her sister lies and blames it on her parents, claiming they are old-fashioned and do not like her going out so much. After leaving Mr. Friedlander, Aisha claims she did that because there is no point in bothering since she is probably not even staying in this country.