"Charles"

In the second paragraph the word raucous means

• soft.

• rude.

• noisy.

• pleasant.

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

• use a red crayon.

• stay after school.

• do stretching exercises.

• wash his mouth with soap.

Which of the following is the best summary of this short story?

• A kindergarten teacher is defeated by a rowdy kid.

• A woman is upset with her son's behavior.

• A kindergarten boy causes lots of trouble and surprises.

• Parents sue the teacher for punishing their son.

Which of the following is the best summary of this short story?

• A kindergarten teacher is defeated by a rowdy kid.

• A woman is upset with her son's behavior.

• A kindergarten boy causes lots of trouble and surprises.

• Parents sue the teacher for punishing their son.

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

• the way 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.

What is the most 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 wonderful.

• Charles was expelled from the school.

What is the most 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 wonderful.

• Charles was expelled from the school.

Which phrase best describes Laurie?

• sickeningly sweet

• an excellent student

• devilishly clever

• an innocent victim

What is the author's main purpose for writing this passage?

• to tell an amusing story

• to teach an important lesson

• to describe how kindergarten students behave

• to persuade parents to become involved in schools

What is the plot twist in "Charles"?

• Laurie's parents are fascinated by Charles.

• Laurie's mother learns that Charles does not exist.

• The kindergarten teacher meets Laurie's mother.

• Laurie's mother meets Charles's mother.