Understanding Jeanne's High School Journey

What was Jeanne's main ambition in high school?

• To excel academically

• To move away from her hometown

• To become a professional athlete

• To be accepted and adored by others

Why did Jeanne not achieve her ambition of being popular?

• Other peoples' attitudes

• Her Japanese heritage

• Her lack of interest in social activities

• Her academic focus

What significant event helped Jeanne win the carnival queen title?

• Her teachers supported her openly

• Her friend Leonard intervened to stop the teachers from cheating

• She campaigned aggressively

• She was the only candidate

How did Papa feel about Jeanne becoming the carnival queen?

• He disapproved because it was non-Japanese

• He was proud and supportive

• He was indifferent

• He was too ill to notice

Why did Jeanne feel out of place at her coronation event?

• She felt she was not herself and still excluded by her peers

• She was overwhelmed by the support

• She did not like the dress she was wearing

• She wanted to be with her family instead

What caused the end of Jeanne's friendship with Radine?

• Radine moved away

• Jeanne moved to a new school

• They had a personal disagreement

• Radine joined sororities and became a 'song girl', leaving Jeanne behind

What action did Jeanne's classmate take when discovering the teachers' attempt to cheat in the carnival queen vote?

• Threatened to expose the cheating to the school community

• Confronted Jeanne about it

• Ignored the situation

• Supported the teachers

What was Papa's reaction to Jeanne's activities and how did he express his disapproval?

• He encouraged her to participate more

• He was indifferent and focused on his own interests

• He supported her fully in her endeavors

• He was angry and wanted her to learn Japanese dance

How did Jeanne's peers react to her becoming the carnival queen?

• They were supportive and congratulatory

• They were indifferent and did not care much

• They were jealous and resentful

• They were surprised but pleased

What impact did Jeanne's heritage have on her social interactions at school?

• It made her more interesting to others

• It caused some misunderstandings

• It had no noticeable effect

• It led to some instances of exclusion