Answer:
Elena suffers the results of a prejudiced situation when she goes to her friend Eugene's house. First, the mother, not Eugene, meets Elena at the door. After Elena explains that she is Eugene's friend and there to study, the mother responds with the following:
Listen. Honey. Eugene doesn't want to study with you. He is a smart boy. Doesn't need help. You understand me. I am truly sorry if he told you you could come over. He cannot study with you. It's nothing personal. You understand?"
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