Quiz on the Text

Who does the narrator blame for his bad luck?

• His parents

• Mikey Farnsworth

• Tiffany Grimsley

• Himself

Answer explanation

The narrator blames Mikey Farnsworth for his bad luck, indicating that he believes Mikey's actions or influence have led to his misfortunes, rather than attributing the blame to himself or others.

What does Tiffany do on the way out of social studies class?

• Ignores Murphy

• Asks Murphy to talk

• Gives Murphy a note

• Laughs at Murphy

Answer explanation

Tiffany asks Murphy to talk on the way out of social studies class, indicating she wants to engage with him rather than ignore or laugh at him.

What does Murphy think about the length of the note Tiffany gives him?

• It's short

• It's average

• It's really long

• It's unreadable

Answer explanation

Murphy thinks the note Tiffany gives him is really long, indicating that its length is significant and possibly overwhelming.

What does the narrator wish they had started doing in first grade?

• Singing lessons

• Acting classes

• Pumping iron

• Writing scripts

Answer explanation

The narrator expresses a desire to have started 'pumping iron' in first grade, indicating a wish for early physical fitness and strength training, which aligns with the correct answer choice.

What does the narrator's brother think about the narrator's past performance?

• It was legendary.

• It was a disaster.

• It was hilarious.

• It was boring.

Answer explanation

The narrator's brother views the narrator's past performance as legendary, indicating a high level of admiration and respect for it. This choice highlights the positive impact the performance had on him.

How does the narrator feel on the day of the performance?

• Excited and eager.

• Calm and relaxed.

• In a state of cold dread.

• Indifferent and uninterested.

Answer explanation

The narrator feels 'in a state of cold dread' on the day of the performance, indicating a strong sense of fear or anxiety rather than excitement or calmness, which aligns with the correct answer.

What is the narrator's initial feeling about the performance?

• Excited

• Confident

• Nervous

• Indifferent

Answer explanation

The narrator's initial feeling about the performance is nervous, indicating anxiety or apprehension before taking the stage, which is a common reaction in performance situations.

How does the narrator feel about the second skit?

• It's brilliant

• It's boring

• It's hilarious

• It's confusing

Answer explanation

The narrator finds the second skit boring, indicating a lack of engagement or interest in its content, which contrasts with more positive reactions like 'brilliant' or 'hilarious'.

What is the narrator's reaction to the laughter during the first skit?

• Relieved

• Terrified

• Indifferent

• Amused

Answer explanation

The narrator feels terrified during the laughter in the first skit, indicating a strong emotional response to the situation rather than relief, indifference, or amusement.

What is Tiffany's reaction to the narrator's cupcake eating?

• She gets angry

• She starts crying

• She laughs uncontrollably

• She leaves the stage

Answer explanation

Tiffany's reaction to the narrator's cupcake eating is one of amusement, as she laughs uncontrollably. This indicates that she finds the situation funny rather than getting angry, crying, or leaving.