Part 1, Chapter 3 Summary

Rudolph is in French class where he is supposed to be writing a composition. However, Rudolph finished quickly and is now entertaining himself by drawing a picture of Ms. Lenaut, the teacher. Rudolph is such a good student in the French class that the teacher once accused him of having French-speaking parents and other students often ask him for the answers. Even now, a student interrupts Rudolph's drawing to ask for a conjugation of a verb.

Rudolph draws Ms. Lenaut at the chalkboard, naked, writing a phrase of love on the board. Rudolph is so absorbed by his drawing that he does not see Ms. Lenaut approach his desk. Ms. Lenaut confiscates the drawing and tells Rudolph after class that he must return that afternoon with a parent. She forces him to sign the work. Rudolph does not want his mother...