Comprehension Questions for 'First Time Feeling Sad'

Question: Who did the narrator have a crush on?
Answer: The narrator had a crush on a boy named Roger.

Question: What did the narrator want to look like for Roger?
Answer: The narrator wanted to look like Roger by getting glasses and braces.

Question: How did the narrator feel when Roger kissed her cheek?
Answer: The narrator felt very happy, like she was floating in the air.

Question: What special event did the narrator go to for Roger’s sister?
Answer: The narrator went to a special ceremony for Roger’s sister, Sarah.

Question: What made the narrator feel alone at the ceremony?
Answer: The narrator felt alone because she didn’t know anyone else and couldn’t understand what people were saying.

Question: What happened to the narrator's hand while she was playing?
Answer: The narrator's hand got hurt on a ride.

Question: How did the narrator feel when everyone was watching her try to eat the fancy food?
Answer: The narrator felt very nervous and embarrassed when everyone was watching her.

Question: What did the narrator learn about herself compared to Roger and his friends?
Answer: The narrator learned that she was different from Roger and his friends, and that it was okay to be different.