A Simple Act Vocabulary and Word Study

The reader learns that Laura Schroff __________ Maurice by feeding him lunches and by taking him to visit museums.

• A. connects

• B. influence

• C. encouraged

• D. bond

Maurice also developed a __________ with his teacher.

• A. connects

• B. influence

• C. encouraged

• D. bond

Laura became a great __________ on the direction of Maurice’s life and his future.

• A. connects

• B. influence

• C. encouraged

• D. bond

Both Laura and Maurice learn that the invisible thread that __________ two people may have life-changing consequences.

• A. connects

• B. influence

• C. encouraged

• D. bond

What did Maurice stand on the corner asking passersby for?

• A. food

• B. change

• C. directions

• D. help

Laura began to __________ her way through the crowd, trying to avoid Ted’s eyes.

• A. sew

• B. weave

• C. thread

• D. walk

Later, Maurice asked Laura to __________ his lunch to show others that he was loved.

• A. pack

• B. carry

• C. bag

• D. prepare

Laura would always wait for Maurice in the same __________.

• A. place

• B. spot

• C. area

• D. corner

Which word from the word list means to have a strong effect on someone or something?

• A. connects

• B. influence

• C. encouraged

• D. bond

Which word from the word list means to bring together or unite?

• A. connects

• B. influence

• C. encouraged

• D. bond