What is Squeaky actually thinking about when she jumps up and down after they announce the winner?

She is excited about the potential she sees in Raymond’s ability to run.

She thinks that Gretchen’s middle name must be ridiculous since it starts with a P.

She thinks they tied for first place.

She can’t wait to rub it in Rosie’s face that she just won the race again.

Squeaky feels that she has disappointed her mother by

not acting like a "traditional" girl.

not learning how to play the piano.

not doing better at the spelling bee.

not taking better care of Raymond.

The main reason Squeaky dislikes Cynthia Proctor is that Cynthia

pretends to be a piano prodigy (genius).

constantly wins first prize in class spelling bees.

knows how to play the piano well.

refuses to take part in the May Day race.

Squeaky threatens Rosie and Mary Louise when they

make fun of her breathing exercises.

At the end of the first paragraph, the narrator tells us that, “All I have to do in life is mind my brother Raymond, which is enough.” The words, “all I have to do in life” tell the reader that...

The narrator’s sole responsibility is taking care of her brother.

The narrator has too many responsibilities to deal with.

The narrator finds minding her brother to be too overwhelming.

The narrator’s brother is too much to handle.

What is the best theme of this story?

We are stronger when we support each other.

How does Squeaky feel about the May Day activities?

She dislikes most, but shows up for her race.

She hates everything about them.

She never goes to the activities.

How does the setting (in Harlem, NYC) affect the main character's personality?

It makes her scared because of the crime.

Squeaky and Gretchen have what in common?

They both are competitive girls.

What is NOT an inference you can make about the story?

Squeaky will trust girls from now on.

Raymond is probably much older than Squeaky.

Squeaky and Gretchen will probably be civil toward each other from now on.

Gretchen works hard to be a runner, too.

What is the climax (turning point) of the story?

When Raymond runs his own "race" and Squeaky stops thinking of herself only.

When Squeaky crosses the line while smiling.

When Squeaky talks about Gretchen being good at running.

When Squeaky decides to enter the May Day race.

What is Raymond doing while Squeaky prances up Broadway?

He runs with her while pretending to do other things.

Raymond's Run Quiz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does Squeaky feel about her brother Raymond?

Squeaky loves him.

He embarrasses her.

Squeaky tolerates him.

She feels sorry for him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Squeaky and Gretchen smile at each other after the race because

they realize they respect each other.

they are laughing at Raymond.

they are happy the race is over.

they decide to be friends.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When Mr. Pearson says to Squeaky, "Wouldn't it be a nice gesture if you were...to ahh...", what was he suggesting Squeaky do?

lose on purpose

run her fastest

enter her brother in the race

be nicer to Gretchen

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does Squeaky feel just before she takes off in the race?

Very heavy and slow

Like she is sinking in an ocean

Like she is in a dream

As if she were falling down

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is the smile that Gretchen and Squeaky share at the end of the story not quite “real”?

The two girls think they are supposed to be smiling because it is a May Day Race.

The two girls don’t know how to be nice to each other because of their wasted time on other expectations.

The two are only being nice to each other so that they can secretly plot their strategy to win next year’s race.

They each want to coach Raymond and neither of them realizes that the other is having the same idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is running so important to Squeaky?

It is an easy thing to do.

No one else in her family does it.

She likes to have something to practice.

She feels it is her one talent.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

After Squeaky and Gretchen compete to win the May Day race, the announcers hesitate in calling out the winners. What part of the plot does this describe?

the resolution

the conflict

the rising action

the climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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Raymond's Run Quiz

How does Squeaky feel about her brother Raymond?

Squeaky and Gretchen smile at each other after the race because

When Mr. Pearson says to Squeaky, "Wouldn't it be a nice gesture if you were...to ahh...", what was he suggesting Squeaky do?

How does Squeaky feel just before she takes off in the race?

Why is the smile that Gretchen and Squeaky share at the end of the story not quite “real”?

Why is running so important to Squeaky?

After Squeaky and Gretchen compete to win the May Day race, the announcers hesitate in calling out the winners. What part of the plot does this describe?

What is Squeaky actually thinking about when she jumps up and down after they announce the winner?

If someone starts an argument with Squeaky she will most likely

Squeaky feels that she has disappointed her mother by

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