"Charles" by Shirley Jackson

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

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.

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

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.

Which phrase best describes Laurie?

• sickeningly sweet
• an excellent student
• devilishly clever 
• an innocent victim 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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 

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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.

Whose perspective is the story told from?

• Charles
• Charles's teacher
• Charles's mother
• Charles's father 

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

What happens to Charles in the middle of the story?

• He gets suspended from school.

• He begins to help the teacher.

• He hits Laurie in the stomach.

• He comes over to play with Laurie.

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.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3