Raymond's Run

Squeaky got her nickname because she has squeaky voice. Why is she also called Mercury?

• She is the fastest thing in the neighborhood.

• She is a little girl with skinny arms

• She lives on Mercury Street.

• She competes in track races.

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How does Squeaky feel about the fact that she has to take care of Raymond?

• She wishes he would pay more attention.

• She is glad to do it because it gives her a sense of importance.

• She doesn't mind because he really takes care of himself

• She is very protective of him.

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When Squeaky says that Raymond is "not quite right," she means that

• he is wrong about an argument they had.

• He likes to play practical jokes.

• He has a quick temper

• He is developmentally challenged.

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When Squeaky sees Gretchen and her friends, she is concerned that they will

• Make fun of George

• Make fun of her

• Challenge her to a race

• Challenge her to a fight.

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When Mary Louise asks Raymond what grade he is in, her tone is

• friendly

• loving

• puzzled

• mocking

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Which of the following best defines Gretchen's role in "Raymond's Run"?

• Someone who competes with Squeaky

• Someone who fights with Squeaky

• Someone who stands up for Squeaky

• Someone who teaches Squeaky a lesson

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What can you tell me about Squeaky's personality from this passage:

"You'd think she'd be glad her daughter ain't out there prancing around the May Pole getting the new clothes all dirty and sweaty and trying to act like a fairy or a flower...

• She thinks it's a shame to ruin expensive clothes

• She is envious of girls who dance around a May Pole

• She thinks the May Pole is a silly waste of time.

• She thinks it is unladylike to get sweaty.

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Which of the following is NOT part of the rising action in "Raymond's Run"?

• Squeaky and Raymond confront Mary Louise and her friends on Broadway

• Mr. Pearson hints to Squeaky that she should consider letting the new girl win.

• Squeaky is responsible for taking care of Raymond.

• Squeaky practices her running to prepare for the race.

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Squeaky and Gretchen are talented runners who each want to win the May Day race. What part of the plot does this statement describe?

• the resolution

• the conflict

• the exposition

• the falling action

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Which statement is a reasonable prediction of Squeaky's response to Mr. Pearson's hints that Squeaky should let Gretchen win the race?

• She will consider letting Gretchen win so that they might become friends.

• She will agree to tie with Gretchen because they are both good runners.

• She will reject the hint with scorn.

• She will agree to let Gretchen win.

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