A Simple Act

How do Laura and Maurice first meet?

• Maurice is playing music on a corner.

• Maurice is running and bumps into Laura.

• Maurice is begging on the street.

What is the "invisible thread" mentioned?

• the course of a person's life

• an adult's responsibility to a child

• the connection between two people

Who at first seems to be the only other person besides Laura who believes that Maurice can better himself?

• His mother

• His teacher

• A panhandler

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 bestseller.

• She writes a magazine article instead.

What does Maurice's time with Laura most clearly add to his life. Choose three options.

• hope

• security

• intelligence

• new experiences

Which of the following is the best definition for connects?

• speaks to an unknown person

• establishes a relationship

• removes a covering

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What usually happens when two people influence each other?

• They affect each other.

• They ignore each other.

• They make fun of each other.

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

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

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

• "Come on, Bob, you're going to be great."

Part A - What does sharing food most likely represent to Maurice?

• wealth and privilege

• being pitied by others

• an accepting family bond

Part B - Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?

• 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.