A Simple Act Comprehension

In "A Simple Act", how do Laura and Maurice 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.

Tags

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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

• his mother

• his teacher

• a panhandler

• Laura's sister

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "A Simple Act", what happens after Laura's friend suggests 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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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 two options.

• security

• obedience

• intelligence

• new experiences

• common sense

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2