Charles - Reading Comprehension

The day Laurie started kindergarten he stopped wearing corduroy overalls with bibs and started wearing _______________.

• blue jeans with a belt

• socks and sneakers

• khaki pants and suspenders

• denim shorts and polo shirts

What does Laurie do every day when he gets home from kindergarten?

• watch tv

• eat lunch

• take a nap

• wash up

Laurie's mother is concerned that Charles is a bad influence on Laurie. What is Laurie's father's response?

• "Bound to be people like Charles in the world. Might as well meet them now as later."

• "You worry too much."

• "Well, what do you want me to do about it?"

• "Let's see if we can have a talk with that teacher."

According to Laurie, what happened when Charles had to stay after school?

• The principal called his mother/

• He had to sit on his knees in the corner.

• All the children stayed to watch him.

• No one wanted to play with Charles.

Why did Laurie's mother miss the first Parent-Teachers meeting?

• Laurie told her not to go.

• The baby had a cold.

• Laurie's dad had to work late.

• She was sick herself.

Who was the friend who came to visit the teacher at the school?

• Charles' mother

• the principal

• a lady who baked cupcakes

• a man who made them do exercises

When Charles was suddenly good at school, Laurie reported that...

• Charles was the teacher's helper.

• Charles' father had come to school.

• Charles had a cold.

• Charles didn't have any friends

Laurie's mother went to the PTA meeting because she hoped to meet...

• Laurie's teacher

• Charles

• Charles' mother

• the principal