“Charles” by Shirley Jackson

What causes Laurie’s misbehavior for the first couple weeks of school?

• He has never been disciplined before.

• Laurie wants the other kids to think he is cool.

• Laurie wants to drop out of school.

• He wants to color with markers, not crayons.

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Who narrates the story?

• Charles

• Laurie’s Dad

• Laurie’s Mother

• The Kindergarten Teacher

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What conclusion can we draw from Laurie’s mother?

• She is overwhelmed by parenthood.

• She is concerned about how Laurie’s teacher treats children.

• She believes Laurie’s dad does not like Laurie.

• She does not believe that Laurie can be naughty.

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The home is important to the story because—

• Laurie lives with his family.

• Laurie’s misbehavior goes unnoticed.

• The mother decided to meet Charles’s mother.

• The mother realizes Laurie is Charles.

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What is the shocking discover Laurie’s mother makes when she meets the teacher?

• Charles is even naughtier than Laurie described.

• Charles has left the school.

• Laurie is the perfect student.

• Laurie and Charles are the same person.

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Why do you think Laurie made up Charles? Justify your answer.

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Do you think Laurie’s mom will confront Laurie after discovering he is Charles? Why or Why Not?

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The author plants clues throughout the story that Laurie is Charles. Recall some of these, and explain similarities between Laurie and Charles.

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