Simple Act

In “A Simple Act,” how do Laura and Maurice first meet?

• Maurice is begging on the street.

• Maurice is playing music on a corner.

• Maurice is running and bumps into Laura.

• Maurice lives on the same block as Laura.

What is the “invisible thread” mentioned in “A Simple Act”?

• an important family tie

• the course of a person’s life

• an adult’s responsibility to a child

• the connection between two people

In “A Simple Act,” who at first seems to be the only other person besides Laura who believes that Maurice can better himself?

• his mother

• his teacher

• a panhandler

• Laura’s sister

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In “A Simple Act,” what happens after Laura’s friends suggest that she write a book about her experiences with Maurice?

• She writes the book right away.

• She eventually writes a best seller.

• She writes a magazine article instead.

• She writes the book but does not publish it.

In “A Simple Act,” what does Maurice’s time with Laura most clearly add to his life? Choose three options

• Hope

• Security

• Obedience

• Intelligence

• new experiences

Which if the following is the best definition for connects?

• meets at a preselected time and place

• speaks to an unknown person

• establishes a relationship

• removes a covering

What usually happens when two people influence each other?

• They affect each other

• They ignore each other.

• They make fun of each other.

• They compete with each other.

If Ashley encouraged Bob, which of these remarks did she most likely make?

• “You’ll never be able do it, Bob.”

• “I’m sorry I can’t be there for you.”

• “You’re invited to my birthday party.”

• “Come on, Bob, you’re going to be great.”

The word monitor has several meanings. Which meaning is used in this sentence?

Cassie was chosen to be the class monitor this week.

• a device that detects dangerous substances

• a student appointed to help the teacher

• a person who warns or gives directions to others

• a device that displays video and is often attached to a computer

Which of the following meanings of construction applies to its use in this sentence?

People who work in construction need to wear hard hats to prevent injuries.

• the building industry

• a structure or building

• a grammatical pattern

• the act of interpreting