1. The passage is a short story about a boy who tries to trick his teacher and classmates into thinking he is sick so he does not have to do his lessons.
2. The main character fakes having a toothache by putting a piece of paper under his tooth. However, his ruse is discovered by a classmate who notices the paper is on the wrong side of his mouth.
3. The story suggests that while tricking others can seem fun, it is better to be honest and do one's schoolwork.