StoryCorps

The speaker explained that he was what kind of child?

• Weird - he didn't want to do anything but watch TV.

• Forgetful - he could never remember where he put his things

• Hardworking - he always went to English class on time and finished all of his homework.

According to the speaker, you can find the most amazing stories from ________________ people.

• normal

• regular

• average

• everyday

Choose the missing words: “Listening closely is simple. When you're curious, treat people with ________. And have just a little _______ to ask the important questions. Great things are gonna happen.”

• restraint ... consideration

• personality ... conscience

• respect ... courage

• perspective ... courtesy

The speaker mentions that most people love being listened to because _________________

• it helps people become friends.

• it makes them feel special.

• it tells them how much they matter.

• it helps them to feel less lonely.

Joshua is especially interested in _________.

• people

• animals

• outer space

• trains

Joshua’s mother admitted that she had probably __________.

• never really loved him

• loved Amy more

• lied to him

• dropped him when he was a baby

Did Joshua turn out to be the son that his mother had hoped for when he was born?

• Joshua's mother does her best to love her son, but it is difficult sometimes, and she often feels sad about their situation.

• Joshua's mother truly loves him, even though he is different than other children, and she feels so happy to have him in her life.

Why does Gweneviere always keep a note card in her pocket?

• To remind her if she's already eaten or not.

• To help her find her way home.

• To tell her what she has to do each day.

• To make sure that she knows her name.

After her surgery, Geneviere used to think she was in what city?

• Los Angeles

• New York

• San Francisco

• Seattle

She used to think that her co-worker was her _____.

• grandmother

• aunt

• mother

• sister