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What is the author's greatest fear?
What is the author's greatest fear?
The author was popular in high school.
The author was popular in high school.
False (B)
What is the main topic of this excerpt?
What is the main topic of this excerpt?
The author's experience with dating and his feelings about regret.
The author blames his awkward appearance partly on his mother's habit of buying him clothes that were ______ sizes too big.
The author blames his awkward appearance partly on his mother's habit of buying him clothes that were ______ sizes too big.
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Match the following phrases with their meanings as used in the passage:
Match the following phrases with their meanings as used in the passage:
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Which of the following is NOT a reason the author gives for his lack of success with girls?
Which of the following is NOT a reason the author gives for his lack of success with girls?
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The author believes that failure and rejection can be valuable lessons in life.
The author believes that failure and rejection can be valuable lessons in life.
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What is the author's main message regarding regret?
What is the author's main message regarding regret?
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What was the narrator's role at school?
What was the narrator's role at school?
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The narrator felt like a threat to girls at school.
The narrator felt like a threat to girls at school.
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Who was the narrator's crush?
Who was the narrator's crush?
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Johanna's best friend was __________.
Johanna's best friend was __________.
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What trait did Zaheera possess that affected her popularity compared to Johanna?
What trait did Zaheera possess that affected her popularity compared to Johanna?
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What was the repeated situation the narrator faced when girls talked to him?
What was the repeated situation the narrator faced when girls talked to him?
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Match the following characters with their descriptions:
Match the following characters with their descriptions:
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The narrator describes his success at school as stemming from being __________.
The narrator describes his success at school as stemming from being __________.
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What nickname did the protagonist's mom use for Teddy?
What nickname did the protagonist's mom use for Teddy?
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Teddy and the protagonist were known for being well-behaved students.
Teddy and the protagonist were known for being well-behaved students.
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What did Teddy and Trevor throw through windows?
What did Teddy and Trevor throw through windows?
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The Balfour Park Shopping Mall has an arcade, a cinema, restaurants, and South Africa's version of ______.
The Balfour Park Shopping Mall has an arcade, a cinema, restaurants, and South Africa's version of ______.
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How long did it take to walk to Linksfield from the protagonist's house?
How long did it take to walk to Linksfield from the protagonist's house?
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What significant event caused Zaheera to leave school?
What significant event caused Zaheera to leave school?
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The protagonist and Teddy often had money to shop at the mall.
The protagonist and Teddy often had money to shop at the mall.
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What kind of chocolates did Teddy and Trevor reach for in the stationery shop?
What kind of chocolates did Teddy and Trevor reach for in the stationery shop?
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The narrator was never interested in Zaheera.
The narrator was never interested in Zaheera.
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Match the following activities to their descriptions:
Match the following activities to their descriptions:
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How did the narrator feel about Zaheera moving away?
How did the narrator feel about Zaheera moving away?
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Zaheera had a huge crush on the narrator and was always waiting for him to ______ her out.
Zaheera had a huge crush on the narrator and was always waiting for him to ______ her out.
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Match the individuals with their descriptions:
Match the individuals with their descriptions:
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What did the narrator realize after Johanna's revelation about Zaheera?
What did the narrator realize after Johanna's revelation about Zaheera?
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The narrator and Zaheera communicated frequently before she left.
The narrator and Zaheera communicated frequently before she left.
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The narrator spent hours talking to Zaheera on the ______ and on the phone.
The narrator spent hours talking to Zaheera on the ______ and on the phone.
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What type of drinks did the narrator steal sips of?
What type of drinks did the narrator steal sips of?
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The narrator felt scared yet thrilled during the chase with the mall cops.
The narrator felt scared yet thrilled during the chase with the mall cops.
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How did the narrator try to act when the mall cop saw him?
How did the narrator try to act when the mall cop saw him?
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The narrator and friends would visit the shops to grab chocolates and drink _____ .
The narrator and friends would visit the shops to grab chocolates and drink _____ .
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Match the following items with their descriptions:
Match the following items with their descriptions:
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What was the narrator's main concern during the chase?
What was the narrator's main concern during the chase?
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What was the narrator's initial plan regarding Zaheera?
What was the narrator's initial plan regarding Zaheera?
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The narrator only stole chocolates, ignoring the liquor.
The narrator only stole chocolates, ignoring the liquor.
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The narrator mentioned knowing every _____ and every street in his neighborhood.
The narrator mentioned knowing every _____ and every street in his neighborhood.
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The narrator felt confident about dating Zaheera from the beginning.
The narrator felt confident about dating Zaheera from the beginning.
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How did the narrator feel when Zaheera gave him her phone number?
How did the narrator feel when Zaheera gave him her phone number?
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The narrator and Zaheera talked about __________, including which boys Zaheera liked.
The narrator and Zaheera talked about __________, including which boys Zaheera liked.
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Match the individuals with their characteristics:
Match the individuals with their characteristics:
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What did the narrator do after getting Zaheera's phone number?
What did the narrator do after getting Zaheera's phone number?
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Zaheera liked the guy she was set up with, Gary.
Zaheera liked the guy she was set up with, Gary.
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What did the narrator refer to the senior prom as?
What did the narrator refer to the senior prom as?
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Flashcards
Social Status
Social Status
The position or rank of an individual within a group or society.
Tuck-Shop Guy
Tuck-Shop Guy
A low-profile role in school that allowed acceptance and familiarity.
Acne-Ridden Clown
Acne-Ridden Clown
An identity characterized by insecurity and lack of confidence.
Friendship with Johanna
Friendship with Johanna
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Zaheera's Popularity
Zaheera's Popularity
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Non-threatening Guy
Non-threatening Guy
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The Crush on Zaheera
The Crush on Zaheera
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Joking with Girls
Joking with Girls
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Regret vs. Failure
Regret vs. Failure
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Acne vulgaris
Acne vulgaris
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High School Social Dynamics
High School Social Dynamics
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Self-image Issues
Self-image Issues
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Valentine's Day Heartbreak
Valentine's Day Heartbreak
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Fear of Rejection
Fear of Rejection
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Awkwardness in Youth
Awkwardness in Youth
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Social Roles in Dating
Social Roles in Dating
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Crush
Crush
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Matric dance
Matric dance
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Long game
Long game
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Advising a friend
Advising a friend
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Phone number request
Phone number request
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Nervousness
Nervousness
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Talking on the phone
Talking on the phone
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Timing in communication
Timing in communication
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Zaheera's Emigration
Zaheera's Emigration
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Missed Opportunity
Missed Opportunity
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Friendship Dynamics
Friendship Dynamics
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Stunned Reaction
Stunned Reaction
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Unspoken Feelings
Unspoken Feelings
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Goodbye Interaction
Goodbye Interaction
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Social Commentary
Social Commentary
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Highlands North
Highlands North
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Stealing Snacks
Stealing Snacks
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Mall Cop Chase
Mall Cop Chase
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Risky Fun
Risky Fun
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Neighborhood Knowledge
Neighborhood Knowledge
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Escaping Tactics
Escaping Tactics
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Adrenaline Rush
Adrenaline Rush
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Childhood Mischief
Childhood Mischief
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Pursuit Strategy
Pursuit Strategy
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Teddy
Teddy
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Detention
Detention
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Balfour Park Shopping Mall
Balfour Park Shopping Mall
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Walking
Walking
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Alcohol-filled chocolates
Alcohol-filled chocolates
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Mayhem
Mayhem
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Johannesburg
Johannesburg
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Cheeky smile
Cheeky smile
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Study Notes
Regret and Failure
- Regret is a constant question with no answer
- Fear of failure and rejection are common
- Failure and rejection are answers
- Regret haunts for life
High School Experience
- The author was not considered attractive
- Acne was severe, affecting social interactions
- Poor financial situation contributed to awkwardness
- Clothes were oversized and made him look like a clown.
- Gangly and awkward appearance
- Did not ask girls out or have girlfriends
- Understood dating formulas—cool guys with girls
- Popularity wasn't a factor
- Value in being approachable and unnoticed.
High School Relationships
- A crush on Zaheera
- A strategy to befriend Zaheera to potentially ask her out
- Became friends with Johanna and Zaheera
- Zaheera left the school
- Realization of their friendship and popularity.
School Friendships
- Teddy, a friend, who he shared playful mischief with
- Both were considered troublemakers or disruptive.
- Shared fun activities and experiences
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Description
Explore the complexities of high school life, including feelings of regret, fear of failure, and the struggles with self-image. This quiz delves into relationships, friendships, and personal growth during those formative years. Reflect on the impact of social dynamics and self-perception in a high school setting.