"Charles" by Shirley Jackson

What does Laurie do everyday when he gets home from kindergarten?

• watch television

• eat lunch

• take a nap

• wash up

Laurie's mother is concerned that Charles is a bad influence on Laurie. What is Laurie's father's response?

• "Bound to be people like Charles in the world. Might as well meet them now as later."

• "You worry too much."

• "Well, what do you want me to do about it?"

• "Let's see if we can have a talk with that teacher."

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

According to Laurie, what happened when Charles had to stay after school?

• The principal called his mother.

• He had to sit on his knees in the corner.

• All the children stayed to watch him.

• No one wanted to play with Charles.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why did Laurie's mother miss the first Parent Teacher meeting?

• Laurie told her not to go.

• The baby had a cold.

• Laurie's dad had to work late.

• She was sick herself.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Who was the friend who came to visit the teacher at school?

• Charles's mother

• the principal

• a lady who baked cupcakes

• a man who made them do exercises

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CCSS.RL.6.1

When Charles was suddenly good at school, Laurie reported that ....

• Charles was the teacher's helper.

• Charles's father had come to school.

• Charles had a cold.

• Charles didn't have any friends.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Laurie's mother went to the P.T.A. meeting because she hoped to meet.....

• Laurie's teacher.

• Charles.

• Charles's mother.

• the principal.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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.6.6

In the story, Charles begins to show signs of reformation when he becomes the teacher's helper. During what part of the story does this occur?

• exposition/introduction

• rising action

• climax

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3