Where does “A Simple Act” take place?

It takes place in Manhattan, New York.

Who are the two main characters in “A Simple Act”?

They are Laura Schroff and Maurice Mazyck.

They are Laura Schroff and Ali Mahmoud.

How did Laura Schroff and Maurice Mazyck meet?

They met when Maurice stopped Laura on the street and asked her for some change.

They met when Maurice hit laura on the street.

What is Laura’s profession?

She is a successful advertising executive.

Why did Laura pass Maurice by at first?

She was used to seeing panhandlers in New York.

She was used to seeing theives in New York.

What is the name of the Chinese proverb that the story talks about? Explain the proverb.

Its name is the” invisible thread”. An invisible thread connects two people who are destined to meet and influence each other.

Its name is the” invisible thread”. An invisible thread let people hate each other.

In “A Simple Act”, Maurice lived only two blocks away from Laura’s home. What is significant about the distance of “two blocks”?

Laura and Maurice lived just two blocks apart, however; their lives were very different.

Laura and Maurice lived just two blocks apart, however; teir lives were the same.

What does Maurice’s interest in the dining room table tell you about him?

He is impressed by the concept of people sitting down together to talk and listen to one another.

He is impressed by the wooden product more than anything else.

What weekly ritual do Laura and Maurice begin after their first meeting?

Laura and Maurice begin eating dinner together every Monday.

Laura and Maurice begin eating dinner together every thursday.

How do both Laura and Maurice benefit from their relationship?

Maurice gains food and a friendship, as well as exposure to “new places, new ideas, and new possibilities”. Laura gains a child to care for—Maurice became almost like the child she’d always wanted.

Maurice and Laura gain a successfull business together.

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

She eventually writes a best seller.

She writes the book but does not publish it.

She writes a magazine article instead.

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

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

“You’re invited to my birthday party.”

“I’m sorry I can’t be there for you.”

A simple Act

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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The ___________between the friends is very strong.

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A……………..between two people is a strong connection between them.

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A simple Act

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1. My brothers and sisters …………..my life.

2. My teacher ………….me to join the competition.

The …….. between the mother and her children is strong.

The bridge ……….between Manhattan and New Jersey.

My decisions are sometimes _____________by my friends.

The ___________between the friends is very strong.

A……………..between two people is a strong connection between them.

The teacher always ________me to study hard and do my best.

My math teacher……………… me to go to college to study accounting.

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