Raymond's Run

Following are four statements about the setting, time, and characters of this story. Which statement is INCORRECT?

• The SETTING is in New York City.

• The TIME is contemporary

• The MAIN CHARACTER is a girl nicknamed Squeaky

• Squeaky is a junior in high school

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

The following four statements concern the way in which the story is told. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

• The story is narrated by Miss Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker.

• We see events and other characters chiefly through her eyes.

• We learn about other characters through what they say.

• Occasionally we see events through the eyes of Gretchen.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

Squeaky's day-after-day responsibility is

• Properly preparing for races

• Looking after an older brother

• Helping her mother at home

• Earning her pocket and clothing money

According to Squeaky, the only person in her neighborhood who runs faster than she does is

• Her father

• George

• Raymond

• Gretchen

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CCSS.RL.6.1

When we first see Squeaky, she is

• Running down Amsterdam Avenue

• About to walk along Broadway practicing breathing

• Busy coaching her brother Raymond in running

• Getting ready for a quarrel or a fight

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Squeaky has a great deal of

• Caution

• Friendliness

• Self-confidence

• Modesty

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

Which of the following characters is INCORRECTLY identified?

• Cynthia Procter: Squeaky's classmate

• Gretchen: A rival runner

• Mary Louise: Squeaky's former friend

• George: Squeaky's baby brother

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

Before the big race, Mr. Pearson says to Squeaky - while looking about for Gretchen - "Wouldn't it be a nice gesture if you were... to ahhh..." What is he about to suggest?

• That she shakes hands with the other runners

• That she intentionally lose the race to Gretchen

• That she let her brother Raymond run also

• That she win the race less quickly

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.9A

Which of the following does NOT happen before the big race?

• Squeaky checks in

• She lies on her back in the grass

• She tells Raymond to run with her

• She feels as if she is in a dream

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does Squeaky feel toward Gretchen after the race?

• As unfriendly as ever

• Willing to be friends

• Rather sorry for her

• Ready to fight her

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

CCSS.RL.6.6