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True or false friends? Are you a good, maybe even great friend to your pals? Find out by taking our quiz.

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On elementary school, making friends--and keeping them--was most likely a snap for you. You played kickball with boys from your neighborhood or had slumber parties with girls from school. Conflicts rarely escalated beyond a minor disagreement on the playground. But now that you're getting older and your interests are changing, your friendships are evolving too. That can be really confusing.

Test your knowledge about true friendship among teenagers by answering these questions. Then turn the page to read the answers.

1 When John was in middle school, he and his friends played a tot of sports. Now in high school, John wants to audition for the school musical, but his pals have never been into the theater scene and two of them recently said that the drama club is for losers. What should John do?

A. Try out for the play, regardless of what his friends think.

B. Forget his acting dreams and stick to what he knows--sports. He shouldn't run the risk of offending his pals.

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2 Erin's friend Beth likes to gossip about kids in their social group. Beth usually picks on kids' looks: their clothes, skin condition, and hair. Erin used to think Beth's comments were funny, but now she thinks she's just being mean. What should Erin do?

A. Keep her thoughts to herself and stay quiet when Beth is being critical of others. As long as Erin isn't actively participating in the gossip, it's OK.

B. Try to talk to Beth...

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