"A 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.

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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 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

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• panhandler

• Laura's teacher

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In “A Simple Act,” what does Maurice’s time with Laura most clearly add to

his life? Choose three options.

• hope

• security

• new experiences

• intelligence

• common sense

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of 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

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• “You’ll never be able do it, Bob.”

• "I am sorry I can't be there for you."

• "You're invited to my birthday party."

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

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In “A Simple Act,” what does sharing food most likely represent to

Maurice?

• wealth and privilege

• being pitied by others

• an accepting family bond

• exchanging unusual ideas

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which quotation from “A Simple Act” best supports the answer to "what does sharing food most likely represent to

Maurice?"

• [A]nd before she left, she told him to phone her if he was ever hungry.

• Laura introduced Maurice to new places, new ideas, and new possibilities.

• But what amazed him the most was the large dining room table where they

  all sat down and talked and ate together.

• If you were to visit the family’s apartment, you might notice that there is

  no couch in the living room.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3