"What I Want to Be When I Grow Up" - Comprehension Quiz

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Martha Brooks

• Andrew

• Mrs. Audrey Plumas

• Earl

What does the narrator's mother say about taking the bus?

• It's a waste of time

• It's dangerous

• It's an education

• It's too expensive

What career does the narrator's mother think he should pursue?

• Undersea photographer

• Veterinarian

• Missionary

• Journalist

What makes the narrator feel nauseous on the bus?

• The heat

• The fumes and lurching

• The weird people

• All of the above

What does the narrator notice about girls on the bus?

• Their hair

• Their eyes

• The backs of their necks

• Their perfume

Who is the man that sits next to the 'breath-stopping girl' on the bus?

• The narrator

• A sandy-haired man

• The bus driver

• An expensively dressed Chinese lady

Why was the narrator late for his appointment in the most recent visit?

• He missed the bus

• He was kept late in science class

• His mother couldn't drive him

• The bus was delayed in traffic

What vow does the narrator make after his frustrating orthodontist appointment?

• To never ride the bus again

• To not speak to anyone over 18 for a month

• To change orthodontists

• To complain to his mother

Who helps the narrator when he feels sick on the bus?

• The bus driver

• A woman in purple paisley

• Earl

• Another teenager

What does Earl reveal about himself to the narrator?

• He used to live on a farm

• He joined AA two years ago

• He's new to the city

• He's a retired bus driver