Narrator's Reading Preferences and School Experience

The transcript follows a student's reflections on school life, personal challenges, and cultural identity. The student discusses their class schedule, interactions with teachers, and the comfort they find in school compared to home. They also express their love for reading, particularly science fiction and horror, and the prejudices they face due to their cultural background. The narrative highlights the student's resilience and the escape they find in literature.

What is the narrator's initial feeling about school?

• Curious

• Hateful

• Indifferent

• Excited

Why does the narrator prefer school over home?

• Because of the free lunch

• To play sports

• To avoid thinking about home issues

• To meet friends

What subject does the narrator have first period?

• English

• History

• Math

• Science

Which teacher does the narrator describe as the worst?

• Mrs. Zimmer

• Mrs. Tucker

• Mr. Lopez

• Mrs. Winstead

What type of books does the narrator enjoy reading?

• Romance

• Science Fiction and Horror

• Biographies

• Historical Fiction

What is the narrator's reaction when Mrs. Winstead takes his book?

• He gets angry

• He cries

• He laughs

• He feels embarrassed

What is the title of the book the narrator is reading?

• It

• Carrie

• The Stand

• The Shining

Why does the narrator's mom not allow romance novels?

• They are too expensive

• She finds them inappropriate

• They are not educational

• They are too long

What does the narrator think about the endings in books?

• They are often sad

• They are unrealistic

• They provide hope

• They are boring