Raymond's Run

Where does Squeaky get her nickname in “Raymond’s Run”?

• Her sneakers squeak

• She has a squeaky voice

• She has a pet hamster that squeaks

• the door on her house squeak

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How does Squeaky feel about taking care of Raymond?

• She complains about it.

• It makes her feel important.

• She feels protective of him.

• She ignores him.

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Squeaky keeps Raymond on the inside of the sidewalk because ----

• he sometimes runs into traffic

• she is embarrassed by him.

• he likes to touch the doorknobs on the shops.

• he likes to look in the windows.

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Why does Squeaky dislike Mary Louise?

• She is ungrateful

• She is too loud

• She is a better runner

• She is a better student

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Why is Squeaky worried when she sees Mary Louise and her friends on the street?

• They may challenge her to a race.

• They may make fun of her.

• They may want to fight.

• They may laugh at Mr. Pearson.

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Why does Squeaky get upset when Mary Louise talks to Raymond?

• Squeaky is jealous of her

• Mary Louise talks too loudly

• Mary Louise is a faster runner than Squeaky

• Squeaky does not want her to make fun of Raymond

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What does Squeaky know about the new girl Gretchen?

• She is wealthy

• She likes to fight

• She is loyal to her friends

• She is a good runner

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What can you tell about Squeaky from this line in “Raymond’s Run”?

You’d think she’d be glad her daughter ain’t out there prancing around the May Pole getting the new clothes all dirty and sweaty and trying to act like a fairy or a flower. . . .

• She likes fancy clothes.

• She wishes she could dance around the May Pole.

• She does not like to get dirty and sweaty.

• She thinks the May Pole is a silly waste of time.

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Squeaky and Gretchen are talented runners who each want to win the May Day race. What part of the plot does this statement describe? 

• the falling action
• the  climax
• the external conflict
• the internal conflict 

Why is Squeaky at first unsure about who has won the fifty-yard dash?

• She and Gretchen seem to reach the finish line at the same time

• She is distracted when she sees Raymond playing at the fence

• She sees Gretchen staring at her and breathing hard

• She cannot hear Mr Pearson well enough

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