Shirley Jackson Short Stories

Why did Laurie’s mom miss the first parent night?

• She was embarrassed.
• She went on the wrong night.
• Laurie lied about it.
• The baby was sick.

Why did Laurie create the imaginary boy Charles?

• to keep from getting in trouble
• to gain attention from his stories
• both to gain attention from his stories and to keep from getting in trouble
• none of these

Why were Laurie’s parents looking forward to meeting his kindergarten teacher?

• to find out information on Charles
•   to see their son’s artwork
• to change teachers
• a.       to arrange tutoring

Who is the narrator of the story "Charles"?

• Charles
• Charles's mother
• Charles's father
• Laurie's mother

What happened when Louisa was taken back to her parents’ home? How did they react?

•   They accused her of being selfish and greedy and said they were better off without her.
•   They said they were tired of people claiming to be their daughter for the reward money.
• They told her they never wanted her to leave again.
• They told her they it was good to see her but too much time had passed.

Who came up to Louisa and tried to take her home?

• Sam, her new neighbor
• Carol, her sister
• Paul, her old neighbor
• none of the above

What did Louisa change her name to?

• Emma Stone
• Mrs. Day
• Louisa Parker
• Lois Taylor

Who was Louisa’s new friend she made in her new town?

• Ms. Bettie
• Mrs. Birdie
• Mrs. Peacock
• Mrs. Turkey

Where did Louisa run away to live?

• Hollywood
• New York
• Paris
• Chandler

Louisa ran away from home on what day?

• the day before her sister's wedding
• her birthday
• her graduation day
• Christmas day