Charles by Shirley Jackson mcclung

According to Laurie, Charles hit his teacher because she tried to make him 

• use a red crayon
• stay after school
• do stretching exercises
• wash his mouth out with soap 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following is the best summary of passage Charles? 

• A woman is upset with her son's behavior. 
• A kindergarten boy causes lots of trouble and surprises
• Parents support teachers by disciplining children. 
• A young boy tells his mother about a rowdy kindergartner in his class. 

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

The author gives all of the following clues to show a change in Laurie's behavior EXCEPT

• that he does not stop to wave 
• the way he dresses 
• the things he says to his parents
• the notes he brings home from his teacher 

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the shocking discovery that Laurie's mother makes when she meets Laurie's teacher?

• Charles's behavior is even worse than Laurie had described 
• Laurie and Charles are the same person. 
• Laurie's behavior has been almost as bad as Charles's
• Charles has left the school 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which of the following statements about the plot in the story is FALSE?

• The climax occurs at the end of the story

• the story has no resolution

• During the falling action, the teacher tells Laurie's mother that there is no Charles in kindergarten.

• Most of the story is part of the rising action

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The main conflict in the story takes place between

• Laurie and Charles

• Charles and his classmates

• Laurie and his parents

• Laurie's mother and Laurie's father

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows.

The next day Laurie remarked at lunch, as soon as he sat down, "Well, Charles was bad again today." He grinned enormously and said, "Today Charles hit the teacher." How did Laurie feel about "Charles" hitting the teacher?

• confused

• frustrated

• proud

• indifferent

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Who is the narrator in "Charles," and from what point of view is the story told?

• Laurie; first person

• Laurie; third person limited

• Laurie's mother; first person

• Laurie's mother; third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Laurie says to his father, "Hi, Pop, y'old dust mop." This is an example of _____________ characterization.

• External

• Internal

• Direct

• Indirect

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the character traits below best describe Laurie?

• talkative and easygoing

• clever and mischievous

• generous and stubborn

• arrogant and shy

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3