12. What does the author think of people who know their purpose in life? 1) he wishes he were more like them
2) he thinks they must have been born that way
3) he thinks they don’t really know their purpose
4) he believes he is similar to them
13. The author believes he became a teacher because he...
1) cares only for other people
2) is particularly good at it
3) wanted to learn something himself
4) thought it would be a good way to see the world
14. “They” in “They just haven’t caught onto me’ in the third paragraph refers to...
1) students
2) fellow teacher
3) school administrators
4) the locals
15. Regarding selfless acts, the author is certain that...
1) the low wages he makes is one of them
2) he should have given his neighbour a desk
3) his friends do them more often that he does
3) even trying but failing at them counts
16. The author feels that commitment is...
1) a pointless concept
2) difficult to maintain
3) always permanent
4) easy for young people
17. What does the author think of his location ?
1) it displeases him greatly
2) it is a place he wants to settle down in
3) it is an important part of his mission in life
4) it sometimes reminds him of home
18. What does the phrase “blow his own trumpet” in the last paragraph mean?
1) be energetic
2) be adventurous
3) be overly proud of yourself
4) be knowing of all the answers