"A Simple Act" Quiz

When people influence one another, what usually happens?

• They ignore each other

• They make fun of each other.

• They affect each other.

• They compete with each other.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do Laura and Maurice first meet?

• Maurice is playing music for spare change.

• Maurice is begging on the street.

• Maurice is running and runs right into Laura.

• Maurice lives near Laura.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the "invisible thread"?

• an important family tie

• the cat's toy from the story

• an adult's responsibility to the child

• the connection between two people

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who else, besides Laura, believes in Maurice?

• his mom

• his dad

• Laura's sister

• Maurice's teacher

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What happens after Laura's friends tell her she should write a book about her experience with Maurice?

• she writes it immediately.

• she eventually writes it, and it becomes a best seller.

• she writes a short article instead.

• she writes the book, but decides not to publish it.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Laura shares her food in the brown bag, what does that MOST likely mean to Maurice?

• wealth and privilege

• pity

• family/bonding

• unusual ideas

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What was the most important part of sharing a meal for Maurice?

• Not being hungry.

• trying new foods

• sitting at a dining table, sharing stories

• seeing how others eat/live

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which is the best description of Laura's relationship with Maurice NOW?

• they rarely speak anymore

• she is like a relative

• they started a business together

• she is an inspiration

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What do Maurice's children call Laura?

• Ms. Schroff

• Laura

• Miss Laura

• Aunt Laurie

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What did Laura get out of their relationship?

• she is more open to strangers

• she trusts easier

• she is a celebrity

• she feels her life has meaning

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3