1-3 Short Stories

What are the genres Shirley Jackson's work fits into?

• Sci Fi

• History

• Horror

• Satire

• Mystery

How does the mother view Laurie before the day he begins kindergarten?

• as a sweet-voiced nursery-school tot
• as a swaggering, shouting boy
• as an insolent child
• as a shy little boy

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Whose perspective is the story told from?

• Charles

• Laurie's teacher

• Laurie's mother

• Laurie's father

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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.

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According to Laurie, do the other students tend to side with Charles or the teacher?

• They side with Charles.
• They side with the teacher.
• They don't side with either.

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How is Charles an institution in Laurie's family?

• The parents think Charles should be put in a mental institution.
• Laurie talks about Charles so much that the parents feel he is part of the family.
• Laurie's family wants to help Charles.
• Anyone who makes a mess or causes trouble is said to be acting like Charles.

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

• 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 is curious about the mother of such a troublemaker. 
• Laurie's mother feels she has a lot in common with Charles's mother. 

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

• Laurie told her not to go.

• The baby had a cold.

• Laurie's dad had to work late.

• She was sick herself.

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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."

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What conclusion can the reader draw about the mother?

• 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
• She does not want to believe that Laurie can be naughty.

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