Why I Lied to Everyone in HS About Knowing Karate

The narrator has been chosen for a yearbook feature because:

• She has achieved academic excellence.

• She is the captain of the sports team.

• She has a unique talent.

• She is a popular student.

Is the narrator a popular student? How do you know?

• Yes, the narrator is popular because she has many friends.

• No, the narrator is not popular because she is often alone.

• The narrator does not wish to be popular.

• The narrator's popularity is not mentioned in the text.

Infer: Why does the narrator agree to do the feature?

• The narrator wants to really start taking karate.

• The narrator is interested wants to be noticed.

• The narrator was persuaded by a friend.

• The narrator needs the money.

The narrator feels she has to lie because:

• She wants to protect someone's feelings.

• She is afraid of the consequences.

• She enjoys deceiving others.

• She is unsure of the truth.

The narrator feels that she has to be extraordinary because:

• She wants to stand out from others.

• She believes it is necessary for success.

• She is inspired by a role model.

How does the narrator characterize her father?

• As a strict disciplinarian

• As a loving and supportive figure

• As an absent and indifferent parent

• As a humorous and carefree person

How does her father react when she can’t grasp the lesson on angles?

• He patiently explains it again.

• He gets frustrated and raises his voice.

• He ignores her and moves on.

• He gives her extra homework.

Infer: Why is the narrator’s father telling her the story of the Jinn (the genie)?

• To entertain her with a magical tale

• To teach her a lesson about life

• To scare her into behaving well

• To share a family tradition

According to her father, why is it important that the narrator is successful?

• To be popular

• To achieve personal goals

• To gain financial independence

• To make her father proud

What happens when the author gets called to the principal’s office?

• The author receives a warning.

• The author is praised for good behavior.

• The author is given an award and some pencils for "writing" the story "The Dinner Guest."

• The author is expelled from school.