Problem: Last winter I replaced my original tires with some Toyos . I also got an alignment at the same time just in case I had knocked that out of whack . Since then my mileage has dropped about 5 mpg . This time of year I typically used to get around 32 mpg .

What may be a plausible fact about my change in mileage since last winter ?
OPTIONS:
- It is worse than it was before .
- It is higher than it was before .
- It is about the same as it was before .
- None of the above choices .

A: It is worse than it was before .

Problem: His hair had gotten longer , but it was still as curly as ever , and I leaned down to play with a few strands . He grinned up at me . " You 're looking good , Beam , " he complimented with a cheeky grin .

What might have happened before I saw him ?
OPTIONS:
- He curled his hair .
- I saw him yesterday .
- None of the above choices .
- I had n't seen him for a long time .

A: I had n't seen him for a long time .

Problem: It got to the point where I would take a canvas bag , and break a glass inside it , then carry the pieces around with me incase I needed to hurt myself . Back then I was young and stupid . I was doing it for about 2 years 18 - 20 years old I think . Lance was the one that kinda stepped in and said , " Look , if I catch you doing this again I ' m going to talk to your Mom about getting help . "

Who is Lance most likely to be in this person 's life ?
OPTIONS:
- None of the above choices .
- a friend
- a parent
- a stranger

A:
a friend