Chapter 1 The Good Lie CKLA 4th Grade

What is the main message conveyed in the text?

• Honesty is overrated.
• Lying is always acceptable.
• Kind lies can have a positive impact.
• Lying is a sign of weakness.

How did Lily's lie affect the narrator's life?

• It prevented the narrator from feeling embarrassed.
• It changed the narrator's perspective on kindness.
• It led to a loss of friendship.
• It caused embarrassment and shame.

What did Lily do to cover up the narrator's bedwetting incident?

• She told the truth to everyone.
• She pretended to have wet the bed.
• She ignored the situation.
• She laughed at the narrator.

What ethical dilemma is presented by the 'kind lie' in the text?

• The consequences of being too generous.
• The balance between kindness and truth.
• The impact of lying on self-esteem.
• The importance of honesty in friendships.

How did the other kids react after Lily's lie?

• They went back to sleep without mentioning it.
• They ignored the situation.
• They told the truth to the adults.
• They teased the narrator.

What does the author think of Lily's lie?

• She thought Lily should not have lied.
• She thought it was a gift.
• She was embarrassed by the lie.
• She felt guilty about the lie.

How did the narrator's experience with Lily's lie shape their future actions?

• They became more selfish.
• They learned the value of kindness.
• They avoided making friends.
• They became more dishonest.

What was one thing the narrator couldn't fix about themselves?

• Their tendency to lie.
• Their lack of generosity.
• Their inability to make friends.
• Their bedwetting issue.

How did Lily respond to the narrator's bedwetting despite knowing the truth?

• She distanced herself from the narrator.
• She made fun of the narrator.
• She told everyone about it.
• She remained a supportive friend.

The author writes, "...we told ghost stories in the dark, with flashlights. We ate candy and popcorn and watched a spookie movie." What holiday was the party around?

• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Christmas
• Halloween