It sounds like the narrator could be the mother of the two girls based on how she was describing Maggie in the first paragraph. I hope this helps 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
The essay tells a story about race relations in harlem. (Apex)
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
He is not looking forward to talking to his father.
Explanation:
He decided against going back inside to study in order to avoid conflict with his father, although he was most likely just postponing it.
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
He has a pit bull named Rumpole. He also has a Cocker Spaniel named Bruno.