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"I Became a Bully," by I.M.

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is it important to reflect on our actions and choices?

a)

To understand our mistakes

b)

To improve future decisions

c)

To gain self-awareness

d)

All of the above

2.

What do you think is the best way to address bullying?

a)

Talk to a friend about your feelings.

b)

Confront the bully directly.

c)

Ignore the bully.

d)

I have another idea.

e)

Tell a trusted adult what is happening.

3.

Which context clue is most helpful for understanding the meaning of the word introvert as it is used in the passage?

a)

I liked her boisterous energy.

b)

. . . we bonded over our interests . . .

c)

[I] met Rylie, who was eccentric and chatty.

d)

I could listen to her without having to respond . . .

4.

Which statement best describes the organizational structure of the section 'We Became Targets'?

a)

It sequences the actions the author took to stand up to bullies.

b)

It explains the negative effects bullying had on the author's life.

c)

It compares the author's life before middle school with their life after.

d)

It lists examples of the most common types of bullying in middle school.

5.

Which conclusion is best supported in the passage?

a)

The author did not like how Aubry never defended herself.

b)

The author excluded Aubry because their other friends excluded her first.

c)

The author stopped talking to Aubry after they became popular.

d)

The author took out their hurt and anger about being bullied on Aubry.

6.

Why did the bullies ease up on the narrator and their friends?

a)

They moved to a different school

b)

They were punished by the school authorities

c)

They became friends with the narrator

d)

They found new targets

7.

How did the narrator feel about mistreating Aubry?

a)

Guilty

b)

Indifferent

c)

Happy

d)

Confused

8.

What was the narrator's emotional state when graduation day arrived?

a)

Happy

b)

Sad

c)

Anxious

d)

Indifferent

9.

What did the narrator do during the summer after graduation?

a)

Traveled with Family

b)

Worked at a local store

c)

Took a summer course

d)

Stayed at home

10.

How did the narrator's feelings towards Aubry change over time?

a)

They became more positive.

b)

They became more negative.

c)

They remained the same.

d)

They fluctuated frequently.

11.

What did the narrator realize about their behavior towards Aubry as they matured?

a)

They were always kind to Aubry.

b)

They were indifferent towards Aubry.

c)

They were unfair and harsh towards Aubry.

d)

They were supportive and encouraging towards Aubry.

12.

Why did the narrator refuse to show vulnerability in 8th grade?

a)

Fear of being judged

b)

Lack of trust in friends

c)

Desire to appear strong

d)

Unawareness of emotions

13.

Which word best describes how the author feels about bullying Aubrey?

a)

justified

b)

regretful

c)

irritated

d)

indifferent

14.

What does the author mean when they say they bonded with their friends in 'toxic circumstances'?

a)

They formed strong relationships despite difficult situations.

b)

They avoided their friends in challenging times.

c)

They only interacted with their friends in positive situations.

d)

They had no friends in toxic circumstances.

15.

Talking to a trusted peer or adult can be helpful when you are having a hard time because:

a)

They can offer support and advice.

b)

They can make the problem worse.

c)

They will always solve your problem.

d)

They will judge you.

16.

What was the narrator's main reason for feeling anxious on graduation day?

a)

Fear of the future

b)

Sadness about leaving friends

c)

Excitement about new opportunities

d)

Indifference towards the event

17.

How did the narrator's relationship with their friends change after the summer trip?

a)

They grew closer

b)

They drifted apart

c)

They remained the same

d)

They had more conflicts

18.

What lesson did the narrator learn from their experience with Aubry?

a)

The importance of standing up for oneself

b)

The value of true friendship

c)

The impact of their actions on others

d)

The need to avoid toxic relationships