Raymond's Run Quiz

Squeaky and Gretchen smile at each other after the race because

• realize they respect each other
• are laughing at Raymond
• are happy the race is over
• decide to pretend to be friends

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

If someone starts an argument with Squeaky she will most likely

• talk to the person
• fight the person 
• ignore the person
• run from the person

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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
• drop out of the race

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the main conflict in the story?

• Squeaky argues with the girls about who is going to win the race.
• Her brother Raymond is getting picked on.
• Squeaky is failing English.
• Squeaky wants to be quit running.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of the following is the BEST example of external conflict?

• Gretchen is going to try to beat Squeaky in the May Day race.
• Squeaky has to apologize for Raymond when he scares the pigeons.
• Squeaky sees Gretchen is running right along beside her.
• Squeaky and Gretchen have a confrontation when they meet on the sidewalk.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Reread the second and third paragraphs on page 15.  The story states:  
“I don’t think you’re going to win this time” says Rosie, trying to signify with her hands on her hips all salty, completely forgetting that I have whupped her behind many times for less salt than that.  
 “I always win cause I’m the best” I say straight at Gretchen who is, as far as I’m concerned, the only one talking in this ventriloquist-dummy routine."
 In this passage, what is the word “salt” trying to communicate?

• kindness
• seasoning 
• attraction 
• attitude 

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Squeaky feels that she has disappointed her mother by

• not acting like a "traditional" girl 
• not learning how to sing in a choir
• not doing better in her schoolwork
• not taking better care of Raymond

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

• She thinks that Gretchen’s middle name must be ridiculous since it starts with a P. C.
• She is excited about the potential she sees in Raymond’s ability to run. 
• 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. 

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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 has too many responsibilities to deal with.
• The narrator’s sole responsibility is taking care of her brother. 
• The narrator finds minding her brother to be too overwhelming. 
• The narrator’s brother is too much to handle.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1