By trying to Fit in, I lost my joy

What was the author's nickname when she was younger?

• a) silly

• b) Nutty

• c) Fashionista

• outgoing

What did the author enjoy doing in school?

• studying

• chatting with friends

• playing sport

• drawing

What did the author want to be when she grew up?

• teacher

• actress

• doctor

• musician

What happened to the author's personality when she started middle school?

• She became more outgoing

• She became more focused on grades

• She became quieter and more serious

• She became more interested in sports

What did the author's friend Rachel say about doing a skit for their English class project?

• "That sounds like fun!"

• "That's a great idea!"

• "Ugh, a skit, how weird!"

• "I wish we could do that!"

What did the author's dad say about her new personality?

• "You need to work harder in school."

• "You should be proud of yourself."

• "Why are you always so serious?"

• "You need to make more friends."

What did the author's close friends start doing as she changed her personality?

• They started spending more time with her.

• They started copying her new behavior.

• They started distancing themselves.

• They started trying to help her change back.

What did the author miss about summer camp?

• The academic challenge

• The competition

• The joy and silliness

• The opportunity to make new friends

What talent did the author rediscover at summer camp?

• singing

• dancing

• impersonating

• playing sports

How did the author feel about her impersonation of her counselor?

• Embarrassed

• Guilty

• Proud

• Indifferent