Charles by Shirley Jackson

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.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

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.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which phrase best describes Laurie?

• sickeningly sweet

• an excellent student

• tricky and clever

• an innocent victim

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Whose point of view is the story told from?

• Charles

• Charles's teacher

• Charles's mother

• Charles's father

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which of the following is true of Laurie?

• Laurie is a trickster 
• Laurie is an only child 
• Laurie is the teacher's pet 
• Laurie has no trouble at school

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How do Laurie's parents feel about Charles?

• They think he is exactly the sort of friend Laurie should have.
• They feel he is so dangerous that they call the principal to complain. 
• They don't have strong feelings about him one way or the other. 
• They worry about his influence on Laurie. 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Laurie's mother wants to meet Charles's mother because 

• Laurie's mother wants to invite her over for tea
• Laurie's mother wants to complain to her about Charles's behavior .
• Laurie's mother is curious about the mother of such a troublemaker. 
• Laurie's mother feels she has a lot in common with Charles's mother. 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Why do you think Laurie created the imaginary boy Charles?

• to keep from getting in trouble for his actions

• to gain attention from his stories

• both to gain attention and to keep from getting in trouble

• none of these

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What conclusion can the reader draw about the mother?

• She is overwhelmed by the responsibilities of parenthood.
• She does not think that Laurie’s father is a good parent
• She is concerned about how Laurie’s teacher treats children
• She does not want to believe that Laurie can be naughty.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6