Mary Lou (Unit 2: Growing Up)

The main character is...

• Lynne Zielinski (the narrator)

• Mario Cuomo

• Mary Lou

• Mary Lou's father

Why did Lynne feel anxious at the beginning of the story?

• She found school stressful because of all the homework given on the first day of school

• She did not like the seat she was given but could not tell the teacher why

• She had to bravely put on a smile to fake that she was happy all the time

• It was her first day as a newcomer and she had bad experiences fitting in before

Why was lunchtime a pleasant surprise for Lynne? (Paragraph 2)

• All the girls crowded around her table

• She was not expecting other girls to talk to her

• She got information about the school, the teachers and other kids

• She had a delicious lunch

Which of the following outfits do you think best suits what Mary Lou was wearing?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What were the girls and the writer waiting in the front of the school for? (Paragraph 5)

• They were waiting for Mary Lou to fall down the school steps

• They were waiting for Mary Lou's father to come and pick her up

• They were waiting for Mary Lou to appear so they could tease her

• They were waiting for Mary Lou to confront them with a fight

Who was the one who pulled the strap of Mary Lou's bag and caused her to fall?

• The narrator

• The cheerleaders

• The other girls

• Mary Lou fell by herself

What does the writer mean when she says, "If you've ever picked a wing off a butterfly, you know how I felt." (Paragraph 6)

• She felt evil about what she had done

• She felt proud about what she had done

• She felt guilty about what she had done

• She felt frustrated about what she had done

"Mary Lou got up, gathered her books - and without a tear shed or retort given - off she went." What does retort mean?

• Reply

• Sob

• Vulgar gesture

• Report

Which made the greatest impact on the writer?

• Mary Lou's pride

• The teacher's scolding

• The look in Mary Lou's father's eyes

• The acceptance of the other girls