Situational Popularity

The narrator's family moves to Los Angeles, where he attends North Hollywood High School. Despite his excitement, he is shunned by peers due to a misunderstanding about his background. This leads to psychosomatic issues, prompting a return to New York. Back in New York, he becomes popular again, highlighting the impact of situational factors on social acceptance.

What was the initial reaction of the narrator's peers at North Hollywood High School?

• They ignored him completely.

• They welcomed him warmly.

• They shunned him.

• They were curious about him.

What was the main reason the narrator's peers were afraid of him?

• His family wealth.

• His athletic abilities.

• His New York and Italian background.

• His academic performance.

What psychosomatic issue did the narrator develop due to his social isolation?

• Difficulty sleeping.

• Difficulty breathing at night.

• Loss of appetite.

• Frequent headaches.

What change occurred when the narrator returned to New York?

• He struggled academically.

• He became the most popular boy in his class.

• He was ignored by his peers.

• He faced the same social isolation.

What conclusion did the narrator and Stanley Milgram reach about the narrator's experiences?

• The narrator needed to change his behavior.

• The school environment was the same everywhere.

• The situation influenced social acceptance.

• The narrator's personality was the issue.