Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? Quiz

What is the main idea of the excerpt?

• The author's friendship with Mavis Lehrman

• The author's love for comedy

• The author's experience in high school

• The author's parents' influence on her

How does Kaling describe Mavis in paragraph 3?

• Tall and skinny with short, dark hair

• Short and petite with long, blonde hair

• Curvy and all-American with pale skin

• Flat-chested and rail-thin with high cheekbones

What does Kaling realize about her friendship with JLMP?

• They have different interests

• They are not as cool as Mavis

• They are not interested in comedy

• They are not good friends

Why does Kaling feel hurt and embarrassed when she sees JLMP at the Cheesecake Factory?

• They are laughing and talking without her

• They are eating cheesecake without her

• They are ignoring her presence

• They are making fun of her

What happens to JLMP after Kaling starts spending more time with Mavis?

• They disintegrate and drift apart

• They become closer friends

• They start excluding Kaling

• They find new interests

How does Kaling describe her friendship with Mavis?

• Weird but good

• Lonely but fulfilling

• Complicated but necessary

• Official but distant

What happens to Kaling and Mavis after they graduate high school?

• They lose touch

• They become roommates

• They start a comedy club

• They move to New York together

What does Kaling hope for her friends from JLMP?

• They pursue their own interests

• They become successful comedians

• They regret losing Kaling as a friend

• They forget about Kaling

What does Kaling learn from her friendship with Mavis?

• To love comedy even more

• To appreciate her parents' wisdom

• To value real friendship

• To pursue her dreams

What is the author's overall tone in the excerpt?

• Reflective

• Humorous

• Sad

• Angry