The Thing About Georgie - Quiz

What is Georgie’s biggest insecurity at the beginning of the story?

• He feels like he is not smart enough for school.

• He is worried about how tall he is and feels too short.

• He is afraid of making new friends.

• He does not think he is good at sports.

How does Georgie feel when he learns that his parents are going to have a new baby?

• He is excited and happy about the change.

• He feels jealous and thinks the baby will replace him.

• He is indifferent and doesn't care about the baby.

• He feels relieved because he will have someone to take care of.

What is Georgie’s relationship with his best friend Andy like in the beginning of the story?

• They don’t get along and fight a lot.

• They are close friends and enjoy spending time together.

• Georgie does not like Andy and prefers to be alone.

• They used to be friends, but now they don’t talk anymore.

How does Georgie’s relationship with Andy change throughout the story?

• Georgie starts ignoring Andy and makes new friends.

• Georgie and Andy argue but learn how to work through their problems.

• Georgie and Andy fight and stop being friends for good.

• Georgie becomes jealous of Andy and stops speaking to him.

What is Georgie’s biggest fear about being “invisible”?

• That he won’t be able to make friends at school.

• That no one will notice his good qualities and achievements.

• That he will get lost and no one will be able to find him.

• That people will make fun of him for being too tall.

How does Georgie try to cope with his feelings about being overlooked by others?

• He acts out and tries to get attention in negative ways.

• He ignores everyone and tries to be alone all the time.

• He focuses on schoolwork and tries to be the best in class.

• He starts hiding his feelings and pretends everything is fine.

How does Georgie’s attitude toward his height change by the end of the book?

• He starts wishing he could be taller and tries to change it.

• He accepts his height and realizes that it doesn’t define who he is.

• He feels embarrassed about being short and tries to avoid attention.

• He decides to grow taller by any means necessary.

What lesson does Georgie learn about friendships?

• That true friends will accept you for who you are, even if you have problems.

• That it is better to always be alone than to try to make new friends.

• That only the smartest people can be good friends.

• That you should only be friends with people who are exactly like you.

Why is Georgie upset when he finds out he has to share a room with the new baby?

• He is worried he won’t have enough space for his things.

• He is afraid the baby will take all of his parents’ attention.

• He wants a quiet place to study and doesn’t want to be disturbed.

• He is excited to have a new sibling and can’t wait for the baby to arrive.

How does Georgie handle his feelings about the new baby as the story progresses?

• He decides to move out of the house to avoid the baby.

• He becomes angry and argues with his parents every day.

• He learns to accept the baby and realizes he is still important to his family.

• He ignores the baby and focuses on schoolwork only.