Going Steady Story Test

Paragraphs 2-3

Why doesn’t the narrator want to respond to Linda’s feelings for him?

Pick ALL of the write answers.

• He is a little afraid of her.

• He wants to be liked by many girls and not date just one.

• He is brave and isn't afraid of her.

• He doesn't even want one girl to like him because he is not ready to date yet.

Paragraphs 11-18 The narrator says, "I took [the stuffed unicorn] as if it were a poison apple." (13) What does this suggest about the difference between his actions and his true feelings for Linda?

• He is pretending to like Linda, but he really doesn’t.

• He is pretending he does not like Linda, but he really does like her.

• He is pretending to like Linda, and the truth is he really does like her.

Paragraphs 30-46 Why do you think the narrator keeps assuring Linda that he loves her? Pick ALL of the correct answers.

• He feels uncomfortable saying what he really thinks and feels.

• She expects him to say it, so he does.

• ● He is afraid of hurting her feelings.

• He does not really care about hurting her feelings.

Paragraphs 19-46 What does the narrator’s conversation with Linda suggest about adolescents and their feelings?

• It can be difficult for adolescents to be honest about their feelings.

• It is easy for adolescents to be honest about their feelings.

• Feelings do not really matter to adolescents.

• All adolescents are always honest about the way they feel.

Paragraphs 53-56 Why does the narrator need to practice talking to Linda in front of the mirror? Pick ALL the correct answers.

• He is practicing breaking up with Linda, and he needs to build the confidence to do it.

• It is going to be difficult for him to say these things.

• He is practicing telling Linda how much he loves her and is trying to build up his confidence.

• It is going to be so easy for him to say these things.

Paragraphs 59-70 What three things Linda does that make it difficult for the narrator to say what he wants to say.

• “She looks earnestly into my eyes.” (61)

• “I love you, too. Is that what you wanted to tell me?” (63)

• “Did you buy the ring?” (65)

• "I don't love you either. Is that what you wanted to tell me?" (63)

Paragraphs 47-70 What do the narrator’s interactions with Linda suggest about adolescents and their feelings?

• Adolescents don’t express their true feelings because others influence them not to.

• It can be difficult for adolescents to be honest about their feelings when they feel pressure from others.

• Adolescents express their true feelings because others influence them to.

• It can be easy for adolescents to be honest about their feelings even when they feel pressure from others.

Does the narrator prove that he is “nobody’s puppet, nobody’s property” in his conversation with Linda? (71). Pick the 2 correct answers.

• Yes, because he breaks up with Linda

• No, because he hesitates and this shows that he is “spineless and weak-willed”.

• No, because he doesn't break up with Linda.

• Yes, because he doesn't hesitate and this shows how strong willed he really is.

What is surprising about the narrator’s actions in the final paragraph?

• The narrator spent so long trying to break up with Linda to be a “free man,” then ten minutes later he got a new girlfriend.

• The narrator spends so very long trying to break up with Linda so he can be a "free man, " that he never gets a new girlfriend.

How does the narrator’s failed conversation with Linda in paragraph 70 affect him? [RL.3]

• A. He decides to make his friendships a more important part of his life.

• B. He becomes discouraged about relationships in general.

• C. He becomes determined to express his true feelings..

• D. He decides to continue his relationship with Linda.