Teenagers do their share of lying

According to the article, why do teenagers lie?

• To impress their friends

• Because they can

• To avoid punishment

• On an as needed basis

What is the key to lying, as stated by 16-year-old Margo?

• To tell a whole lie

• To not tell a whole lie or a whole truth

• To always tell the truth

• To make the lie very complex

Is there a 'club' that teaches teenagers how to lie, according to 18-year-old Tena?

• Yes, it's a secret society

• No, but there are classes at school

• No, there's not a club that she knows of

• Yes, it's an online community

What does 14-year-old Debra of Austin Poly Tech say is the source of most lies among teens?

• Movies and television

• Stories made up on the spot

• Peer pressure

• Internet influences

According to Tim, 18, what is the key to being good at lying?

• To have a complex story

• To keep adding more details

• To keep it simple

• To always tell a different story

According to Tim, what do boys lie about?

• Their feelings

• School grades

• Things they do with their friends

• Their favorite sports

What is the key to keeping your business to yourself, as mentioned in the text?

• To share everything with friends

• To never admit to anything

• To always tell the truth

• To lie only about important things

What does Marianna lie about according to the text?

• Her homework

• Her attendance at school

• Her weekend activities

• Her personal relationships

What did Sabrina, an 18-year-old college freshman, say about lying?

• She never lies

• She used to lie in high school but has almost stopped

• She lies more now than she did in high school

• She only lies to her parents

How does Sabrina feel about the lies she told in the past?

• Proud because they were clever

• Indifferent as they had no consequences

• Guilty because they hurt her mother

• Anxious because she might get caught