Raymonds Run

At the end of the first paragraph, the narrator tells us that, “All I have to do in life is mind my brother Raymond, which is enough.”  The words, “all I have to do in life” tell the reader that... 

• The narrator has too many responsibilities to deal with.
• The narrator’s sole responsibility is taking care of her brother. 
• The narrator finds minding her brother to be too overwhelming. 
• The narrator’s brother is too much to handle.

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Squeaky threatens Rosie and Mary Louise when they

•  become friends with Gretchen
•  make fun of her breathing exercises
•  insist she can't win the race
• ask Raymond about school 

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After Squeaky and Gretchen compete to win the May Day race, the announcers hesitate in calling out the winners. What part of the plot does this describe? 

•  the resolution
•  the conflict
• the rising action
• the climax

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Squeaky and Gretchen are talented runners who each want to win the May Day race. What part of the plot does this statement describe? 

• the falling action
• the  climax
• the external conflict
• the internal conflict 

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

what is the meaning of prodigy

• a person with an amazing talent

• talent

• likely to happen

• go on the road

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How does Squeaky feel about her brother Raymond?

• Squeaky loves him.
• He embarrasses her. 
• Squeaky hates him.
• She feels sorry for him.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The main reason Squeaky dislikes Cynthia Proctor is that Cynthia

• constantly wins first prize in class spelling bees
• knows how to play the piano well 
• pretends she doesn't have to try to do well.
• refuses to take part in the May Day race

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When Mr. Pearson says to Squeaky, "Wouldn't it be a nice gesture if you were...to ahh...", what was he suggesting Squeaky do?

• lose on purpose
• run her fastest
• enter her brother in the race
• drop out of the race

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CCSS.RI.6.1

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Squeaky and Gretchen smile at each other after the race because

• realize they respect each other
• are laughing at Raymond
• are happy the race is over
• decide to pretend to be friends

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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At the end of the story, what are Sqeaky's "new plans"?

• She is going to train harder so that she can finally beat Gretchen.

• She is going to learn how to play the piano.

• She is going to help to train Raymond.

• She is going to lose the next race so that Gretchen can win.

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