"Charles" by Shirley Jackson

Who is the narrator in

"Charles"?

• Charles

• Laurie

• Laurie's mom

• Laurie's dad

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What grade is Laurie going to in this story?

• Preschool

• Kindergarten

• First grade

• Second grade

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When does "Charles" take place?

• In the 1800's

• Some time between 1900 and 1950

• During the present time

• In the future

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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 accuses Charles of all of the following EXCEPT...

• ...biting the teacher

• ...telling a girl to use bad language

• ...throwing chalk

• ...hitting the teacher

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

A raucous sound could be described as...

• ...quiet and soft.

• ...melodious, like a song.

• ..loud and harsh.

• ...regular, like a beat.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What happens when Charles suddenly decides to be good for a while?

• He undergoes a psychological evaluation

• He is allowed to become the class leader

• He gets a sticker

• He becomes the teacher's helper for a day

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

If someone says something to you in an elaborately casual way, they are probably...

• ...very proud of your behavior.

• ...convinced that you know more than they do.

• ...worried that you do not like them.

• ...getting very tired of your behavior.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following might be reasons why Laurie's mom is so interested in Charles?

• She thinks that Charles is a good influence on Laurie.

• She is thinks that Charles is a bad influence on Laurie.

• She wants to compare Charles to Laurie.

• She is worried about Charles' safety.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What news would you (typically) grimly report to a friend?

• Great news! I found $100 on the sidewalk!

• The great panda was recently taken off of the endangered species list.

• My goal in life is to be an astronaut.

• We will need to cancel the ice cream social because all of the ice cream melted.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What kind of stories did Shirley Jackson usually write?

• Horror stories

• Romance stories

• Adventure stories

• Childrens' stories

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4