Academic Vocabulary
Tragic Death on Train
The Secrets of Self-Esteem
The Power of Peer Pressure
Miscellaneous
100
What is the definition of negative?
Bad, Harmful
100
What dangerous stunt did Eric perform that cost him his life?
subway-surfing
100
According to authorities, which group of people have lower self-esteem than any other age group?
Teens
100
When is the problem of peer pressure at its most intense?
The pressure to fit in is most intense in middle school. 
100
What is the definition of pressure?
A force or stressful demand
200
What is the definition of constant?
All the time
200

How did Eric's aunt attempt to stop him from performing the dangerous stunt?


She told him, "It's better to be called a chicken."
200
Many teens deal with a pressure that comes from inside themselves.  What is this pressure called?
Low Self-Esteem
200
Why is peer pressure so intense during middle school?
During these years, teens begin to rebel against their families.  They start making decisions for themselves.  they start to search fro principles, or beliefs, to live by.
200
What problems can come from the pressure to fit in?
Teens might shoplift, attempt dangerous stunts, drink or try cigarettes, which can be dangerous.
300
What is the definition of confidence?
Belief in your ability to do things well
300
Aside from his aunt, who else attempted to stop Eric from subway surfing?  How did she try to stop him?
Eric's girlfriend begged and pleaded with Eric not to subway-surf.
300
According to the article, what is the meaning of self-esteem?
"Self-esteem" means liking and respecting yourself.
300
What solution do experts recommend for teens facing peer pressure?

Teens need to figure out when peer pressure is healthy and when it is negative.



300
How do teens get involved in hazing?
Hazing happens when teens want to join a group.  Older teens in the group put new members  through really embarrassing situations.
400
What is the definition of authority?
Someone who knows a lot about something
400
Why did Eric try subway-surfing?
He was trying to impress his friends. 
400

What do some girls with low self-esteem do to feel better about themselves?

What do some boys do?

Some girls attempt extreme diets.

Some boys take drugs to build muscles.

400
What is the main difference between good and bad pee pressure?

Good peer pressure influences teens to do beneficial, healthy things. 

Bad peer pressure influences teens to do risky, harmful things.

400
What is the definition of convince?
To make someone believe or do something
500
What is the definition of rebel?
To act out against someone in a position of power
500
What solution did a speaker at Eric's funeral suggest in order for teens to combat peer pressure?
Teens must be brave enough to fight against negative peer pressure.
500
What are the three secrets to positive self-esteem?
Lend a Hand, Find a Mentor, Get Involved
500
According to the article, what is a better for teens to deal with peer pressure?
Teens should think about life in the long-term. 
500
What is one example of a problem that short-term thinking can cause?
A teen may be pressured to smoke and then get addicted and have trouble quitting.
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