CHARLES by Shirley Jackson

1. From whose point of view is the story "Charles" told?

• Charles's

• Laurie's

• Teacher's

• Mother's

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What showed mother that an era in Laurie's life had ended?

• He was sweet-voiced and obedient

• He became a swaggering, aggressive character

• He behaved unusually well

• He lied

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

"Swaggering" means

• to walk arrogantly

• to show off

• to shout in a loud voice

• to swear

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

On his first day of school, Laurie comes home and

• throws a cookie on the floor and steps on it

• tells mother all about his day

• slams the door and shouts

• rushes into the living room and turns on the TV

How did Laurie behave talking to his father?

• He was insolent

• He answered politely to father's questions

• He didn't say anything

• He listens quietly

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

According to Laurie, Charles did all the following EXCEPT

• hit the teacher

• throw chalk

• knock a bowl of flowers off the teacher's desk

• bounce a see-saw on a little girl's head

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

How do Laurie's parents feel about Charles?

• They don't have strong feelings about him

• They feel they have to complain about him to the headmaster

• They worry about his influence on Laurie

• They think Charles will be a good role-model for Laurie

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

Laurie's father thinks that

• the school should separate Charles from other kids

• Laurie has to learn to live with people like Charles

• Laurie should avoid Charles

• Charles needs psychological help

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Charles seems to calm down and behave better after the teacher

• keeps him after school

• makes him stand in the corner

• spanks him

• makes him her helper

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

How did Laurie's parents react to Charles's changed behaviour?

• They hoped that Charles would start behaving well

• Mother was happy about it

• Father thought he might be plotting something

• They told Laurie not to play with Charles

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1