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"Charles" by Shirley Jackson

Authored by Julie Basile

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 11+ times

"Charles" by Shirley Jackson
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author gives all of the following clues to show a negative 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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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 behavior.

Charles has left the school.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which phrase best describes Laurie?

sickeningly sweet
an excellent student
devilishly clever 
an innocent victim 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

to tell an amusing story 
to teach an important lesson 
to descibe how kindergarten students behave
to persuade parents to become involved in schools 

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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