Adolescence and the Teenage Crush

What is the best meaning of the word 'smitten' as it is used in paragraph 2?

• fascinated

• suprised

• affected

• improved

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What does the word 'idealization' suggest about a young person when they have a crush? (Paragraph 3)

• They project highly valued attributes onto the person

• They dislike the person.

• They are indifferent to the person's qualities.

• They see the person as they truly are.

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What does the phrase 'great outbreak' reveal about romantic crushes in middle school? (Paragraph 5)

• They are common and widespread.

• They are discouraged.

• They are rare.

• They are insignificant.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does the word 'exploited' suggest about the risks of romantic crushes? (Paragraph 7)

• They can be ignored.

• They can be harmless.

• They can be taken advantage of.

• They can be beneficial.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is the best meaning of the word 'altering' as it is used in paragraph 11?

• praising

• accepting

• changing

• understanding

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is the best meaning of the word 'superficial' as it is used in paragraph 6?

• opposite

• cleansing

• supreme

• limited

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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According to the article, what are the different types of crushes young people experience?

• Teacher crushes and peer crushes

• Celebrity crushes and friendship crushes

• Identity crushes and romantic crushes

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What does the phrase 'lead astray' reveal about many parents' concerns with identity crushes? (Paragraph 12)

• They fear their child will become more independent.

• They fear their child will be misled.

• They fear their child will be more successful.

• They fear their child will become more responsible.

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What is a common reaction of boys to romantic feelings in middle school, according to the text?

• They discuss them openly with friends.

• They treat them lightly or laughably.

• They take them very seriously.

• They ignore them completely.

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What is one way to manage a romantic crush, as suggested in the text?

• Avoid the person completely.

• Keep the feelings a secret.

• Talk about the feelings in 'liking' terms.

• Express feelings using the 'love' word.

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