"Charles"

What grade is Laurie in during this story?

• 1st grade

• preschool

• kindergarten

• he's not is school

Which text evidence showed Laurie's insolence?

• When he talked rudely to his father?

• When he helped the teacher pass out papers.

• When he was spanked.

• When he didn't wave goodbye to his mother.

How was "Charles" punished at school for his behavior?

• expelled

• spanked

• phone call home

• P.T.A. meeting conference

Which of the offenses were not committed by Charles?

• punching a teacher

• swearing

• hitting a principal

• injuring a classmate

How did it take the mother to meet the teacher?

• 5 days

• 1 week

• 3 days

• 3 weeks

Why was Laurie's mother looking for a "haggard" woman at the PTA meeting?

• she would look angry

• she would look sad

• she would be smiling

• she would look exhausted

In what way did Charles change in the story?

• he became a helper

• he got much worse

• he was a plotter

• he started telling the truth

What is the theme of this story?

• Children can change as they are given time and patience.

• Children are basically evil.

• Children are sneaky when away from home influences.

• Children will always be a danger to other children if not punished.

How does Laurie behave at home?

• He is very sweet and helpful.

• He misbehaves.

• He is quiet and thoughtful.

• He is friendly and happy.

What makes this story "ironic"?

• Charles talks back to his father too.

• His mother realizes Charles is Laurie.

• Charles' teacher is really his mom.

• The baby sister's milk was spilled.