Sucker by Carson McCullers

1. meddling

• interfere in or busy oneself with something that is not one's concern

• make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound

• to idle one's time away, typically by aimless wandering or loitering

• fait to reach the required standard

2. apt

• appropriate in circumstances or likely

• marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt

• sharp, especially in a condescending way

• fail to reach the required standard

3. How is the narrator related to Sucker?

• they are brothers

• they are cousins

• they are uncle/nephew

• they are best friends

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4. How old is Sucker?

• 10

• 16

• 18

• 12

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What is the name of the Narrator?

• Robert

• Pete

• Richard

• Sucker

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What does the word despise mean?

• To love unconditionally

• To follow around

• To hate with a passion

• To shower with gifts

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What detail is not given about Maybelle?

• Her hair is bright yellow.

• She laughs a lot.

• She wears red nail polish.

• All of the guys at school like her.

Which statement about Sucker is not true?

• He likes Maybelle.

• He will do crazy things if Pete tells him.

• He wears baggy clothes.

• He is a lonely kid.

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