Getting Even Quiz

PART A: Which sentence describes the theme of the short story?

• Getting back at someone for being mean to you isn't always satisfying.

• Treat your friends the same way that they treat you.

• It's important to always be open to making new friends.

• Sometimes best friends drift apart and make new friends.

PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "They took dance lessons together and even went to the same summer camp. They were best friends. Most of the time." (Paragraph 2)

• "Kiara smiled, and Rosa smiled back. Rosa tried not to check the mirror to see if Stephanie had noticed. I hope she feels left out, Rosa thought." (Paragraph 8)

• "'I'm already going,' she said. 'Kiara and I are going together.' She smiled. Somehow she knew it wasn't her nice smile. There, she thought." (Paragraph 17)

• "Getting even didn't feel the way she'd expected. It didn't feel good at all. 'Um,' she said instead, 'maybe we could all go together.'" (Paragraph 20)

What does the quote "Rosa's heart sank and her cheeks began to burn" suggest about Rosa (Paragraph 19)?

• She feels bad for hurting Stephanie's feelings.

• She is happy that she got even with Stephanie.

• She is sad that she and Stephanie are no longer friends.

• She feels warm from the hot bus ride.

How does Rosa feel when Stephanie chooses to hang out with Toni and Vanessa over her?

• She feels left out and betrayed by her best friend.

• She feels jealous that Stephanie is friends with Toni and Vanessa.

• She feels sad that she no longer has someone to hang out with at the pool.

• She feels surprised that her best friend is being so mean to her.

Why is it important that Rosa includes Stephanie in her plans at the end of the story?

How are you feeling?

How does Stephanie's treatment of Rosa make her feel alone? Have you ever been excluded from something? How did it make you feel?

At the beginning of the story, Rosa and Stephanie are best friends, even through Stephanie hurts Rosa's feelings. Do you consider Rosa and Stephanie best friends at the end of the story? Describe a time that you had a fight with a friend. How were you able to resolve it?

Rosa wants to get even with Stephanie. Do you think she has a right to do so? Why or why not? When have you gotten revenge on someone? How did it make you feel?