Making and Keeping Friends - Quiz (K-1st Grade)

Having FRIENDSHIPS in our life helps increase happiness, self-esteem (positive thoughts about ourselves), and can even improve physical health.

• True

• False

When choosing a friend it is important to make sure they...

• have lots of toys.

• are popular with everyone at school.

• have interests in common with you.

• are really smart.

You should never go to new places or try new activities because it is a terrible way to make new friends.

• True

• False

Making eye contact with a person when they are talking... (Check all that apply.)

• shows a person you care about them.

• is weird and you should never do it.

• shows you are interested in what someone is saying.

• encourages them to share.

Which of the following is not an example of GOOD MANNERS?

• Saying, "Please." and Thank you."

• Making rude comments.

• Helping people who need assistance.

• Greeting someone with a handshake and telling them your name.

Which of the following is not an example of BAD MANNERS?

• Inappropriate behavior at the table/eating.

• Interrupting others.

• Asking inappropriate or too personal questions.

• Waiting for your turn without pushing or complaint.

Trustworthiness is an important quality in a friendship. Think back on the book we read focusing on trustworthiness. Select all of the following qualities of trustworthiness.

• keeping promises

• being reliable

• telling the truth

• saying things that could hurt others

• keeping private info private

According to our book Am I a Good Friend?: A Book About Trustworthiness, is there ever a time when you should share mean things about another person?

• Yes

• No

If you have told a lie to a friend, you should

• tell your friend you have lied and then apologize for being dishonest.

• keep it a secret, it will only make your friend angrier if they knew.

• blame someone else for your dishonesty.

If you want to have good friendships, you need to (a)   a good friend. You cannot expect someone to show friendship to you if you do not show friendship to them.