Which of the following is true of Laurie?

Laurie has no trouble at school

What happens to Charles in the middle of the story?

He comes over to play with Laurie

How do Laurie's parents feel about Charles?

They worry about his influence on Laurie.

They think he is exactly the sort of friend Laurie should have.

They feel he is so dangerous that they call the principal to complain.

They don't have strong feelings about him one way or the other.

Laurie's mother wants to meet Charles's mother because

Laurie's mother is curious about the mother of such a troublemaker.

Laurie's mother wants to invite her over for tea

Laurie's mother wants to complain to her about Charles's behavior .

Laurie's mother feels she has a lot in common with Charles's mother.

Why do you think Laurie created the imaginary boy Charles?

both to gain attention and to keep from getting in trouble

to keep from getting in trouble for his actions

to gain attention from his stories

What lesson/recommendation about human nature do we learn from reading "Charles"?

People who find fault in others should examine their own shortcomings first.

Parents need to discipline their children more harshly.

Teachers are too strict with students.

What conclusion can the reader draw about the mother?

She does not want to believe that Laurie can misbehave.

She is overwhelmed by the responsibilities of parenthood.

She does not think that Laurie’s father is a good parent

She is concerned about how Laurie’s teacher treats children

What conclusion can the reader draw about Laurie’s teacher?

She wants to help Laurie be successful in kindergarten.

She does not want other children to play with Laurie.

She thinks Laurie’s parents should be more involved at school.

She enjoys punishing Laurie when he misbehaves.

How does the first-person point of view affect this story?

It allows the ending to include a surprising twist.

It helps the reader to understand the conflict between Laurie’s parents.

It reveals why Charles misbehaves.

It explains how Laurie feels about kindergarten.

Choose TWO details that FORESHADOW Laurie IS Charles.

Laurie speaks rudely to his parents.

Laurie claims ALL the students stayed after school to watch Charles.

The teacher is not at the first PTA meeting.

Charles swore, so the teacher washed his mouth out with soap.

Which statement below is a main theme of "Charles"?

It's easier to recognize other people's problems than your own.

Kindergarten is a difficult grade.

Some parents shouldn't have children.

On the last page, why does Laurie's mother want to meet Charles' mother so much?

Laurie's mother is curious about the "bad" child's mother.

Laurie's mother is looking for parenting advice.

Charles' mother had sent Laurie's mother a text message.

The teacher had arranged a PTA meeting.

Part A: Why is Mr. Winter’s and Harriet’s interaction at swim club significant to the story’s plot?

Mr. Winter asks her to babysit even though she has never seen him before; this unusual approach is a clue that something is off concerning the Winter family.

Mr. Winter knows Harriet to be mature for her age, so he asks Harriet to take the unusual babysitting job to calm his wife’s concerns.

Mr. Winter asks her to babysit even though she has never seen him before, implying that he doesn’t care who babysits Charles and that he is a neglectful father.

Harriet suspects that Mr. Winter only approached her to babysit because of her age and because she’s a girl; this awareness is one of the first steps towards her growing up.

Part B: Which TWO other details from the story have a similar effect as the answer to Part A?

"She would not have to change a diaper, they said. In fact, she would not have to do anything at all" (Paragraph 1)

"Harriet had never held a baby, except for one brief moment" (Paragraph 2)

"He was a very sound sleeper, she said" (Paragraph 1)

"Andy was now a plump seven-year-old, older than Harriet had been when she held her that day" (Paragraph 2)

"Harriet turned the knob on the baby's door very tentatively, but it seemed locked"

When Mr. Winters says, “you understand, don’t you?” he is most likely referring to which of the following?

Mr. and Mrs. Winters’ baby Charles died or they were not able to conceive and Mrs. Winters is struggling to accept reality.

Mr. and Mrs. Winters do not trust Harriet to take care of Charles.

Mrs. Winters is hiding the truth about Charles from her husband.

Mr. Winters is trying to protect his wife.

Part A:Why is it significant that the parents are named Mr. and Mrs. Winters?

Winter is the season when the earth is barren; it is the opposite of Spring and Summer when the earth is "reborn" with new, green growth.

The Winters are cold, harsh people.

The Winters lost their baby during that season.

The Winters do not want children.

The author establishes the first conflict in the story by describing the-

babysitter shouldn't wake the baby

Based on the first two paragraphs, analyze Harriet’s babysitting skills. What textual evidence supports your analysis?

"-had never held a baby, except for one brief moment, "

"She would not have to change a diaper,"

Mrs. Antler next door had surprisingly bestowed on her the tight little bundle that was their new baby

The story reveals that Harriet views the Winters as naive or too trusting. Which phrases support this answer?

"She had never seen him before,"

" she couldn’t hear anything through the door "

"it was flattering that he took her for being capable,"

" Why had she agreed to baby-sit when Mr. Winter approached her at the swim club? "

How do Mr. Winters’ actions confirm your inference on the sleeping baby?

He is helping his wife cope with not having a baby

He knew she was going to be a good babysitter

He knew the baby would be asleep so it would be easy for her

Him and his wife are planning to kidnap the babysitter

When does Harriet make a realization about Mr. and Mrs. Winter's situation? What evidence gives the clue about her realization?

"..although she did really know what he was telling her"

"They gave her too much money and didn’t ask her about anything."

" Mrs. Winter seemed to be waiting for her to leave before checking on the baby

When Mr. Winter explains the baby is not real.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the short story “Charles” which piece of textual evidence cites that Laurie is “growing up”?

“The next day Laurie remarked at lunch, as soon as he sat down, ‘Well, Charles was bad again today.’”

“After the meeting I identified and sought out Laurie’s Kindergarten teacher.”

“The day my son Laurie started kindergarten he renounced corduroy overalls with bibs and began wearing blue jeans with a belt.”

“He came running home the same way, the front door slamming open, his cap on the floor, and the voice suddenly become raucous shouting, ‘Isn’t anybody here?’”

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Laurie said Charles was “fresh” with his teacher. What is the best definition of being fresh?

Loud

Nice

Helpful

Rude/Sassy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Part A: What did the rest of the class do when Charles had to stay after school?

Went home

Laughed at him

Stayed with him

Tried to reform his behavior

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Part B: The above behavior SHOULD have been a clue to Laurie's mother about his behavior at school. Because of the unlikeliness of this scenario (kids staying after school to support a friend in trouble), this serves as an example of _______________________ for the outcome of the story.

metaphor

foreshadowing

behavior

resolution

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the best summary of passage Charles?

A woman is upset with her son's behavior.

A kindergarten boy causes lots of trouble and surprises

Parents support teachers by disciplining children.

A young boy tells his mother about a rowdy kindergartner in his class.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author gives all of the following clues to show a change in Laurie's behavior EXCEPT

that he does not stop to wave

the way he dresses

the things he says to his parents

the notes he brings home from his teacher

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the shocking discovery that Laurie's mother makes when she meets Laurie's teacher?

Charles's behavior is even worse than Laurie had described

Laurie and Charles are the same person.

Laurie's behavior has been almost as bad as Charles's

Charles has left the school

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"Charles" and "Sleeping" Practice Test

In the short story “Charles” which piece of textual evidence cites that Laurie is “growing up”?

Laurie said Charles was “fresh” with his teacher. What is the best definition of being fresh?

Part A: What did the rest of the class do when Charles had to stay after school?

Part B: The above behavior SHOULD have been a clue to Laurie's mother about his behavior at school. Because of the unlikeliness of this scenario (kids staying after school to support a friend in trouble), this serves as an example of _______________________ for the outcome of the story.

Which of the following is the best summary of passage Charles?

The author gives all of the following clues to show a change in Laurie's behavior EXCEPT

What is the shocking discovery that Laurie's mother makes when she meets Laurie's teacher?

Which of the following is true of Laurie?

Whose perspective is the story told from?

What happens to Charles in the middle of the story?

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