A Simple Act Study Guide

Where do Maurice and Laura meet?

• At a McDonald’s

• In an arcade

• On the street in New York City

• In a parking lot

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the old Chinese proverb say connects two people who are destined to meet and influence each other?

• Invisible ink

• A smile

• Invisible thread

• A friendship

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What are weighted words?

• Words that lift weights

• Words that longer than other words

• Words that are important

• Words that have strong emotional associations

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

To affect someone in an important way is the definition for which vocabulary word

• influence

• Connects

• Encouraged

• Bond

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

“You are going to do great on this selection test!” is an example of which vocabulary term?

• Encourage

• Connects

• Influence

• Bond

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

1. In “A Simple Act,” how do Laura and Maurice first meet?

• 1. Maurice is begging on the street.

• 1. Maurice is playing music on a corner.

• 1. Maurice is running and bumps into Laura.

• 1. Maurice lives on the same block as Laura.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

1. In “A Simple Act,” who at first seems to be the only other person besides Laura who believes that Maurice can better himself?

• his mother

• a pan handler

• his teacher

• Laura's sister

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

1. In “A Simple Act,” what happens after Laura’s friends suggest that she write a book about her experiences with Maurice?

• 1. She writes the book right away.

• 1. She eventually writes a best seller.

• 1. She writes a magazine article instead.

• 1. She writes the book but does not publish it.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In “A Simple Act,” what does Maurice’s time with Laura most clearly add to his life? Choose three options.

• intelligence

• security (feeling safe)

• new experiences

• obedience (doing what is told)

• hope

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6. Which of the following is the best definition for connects?

• 1. meets at a preselected time and place

• 1. establishes a relationship

• 1. speaks to an unknown person

• 1. removes a covering

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4