Charles 24

What does Laurie do everyday when he gets home from kindergarten?

• watch television

• eat lunch

• take a nap

• wash up

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.

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

• Charles's 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's father had come to school.

• Charles had a cold.

• Charles didn't have any friends.

Laurie's mother went to the P.T.A. meeting because she hoped to meet.....

• Laurie's teacher.

• Charles.

• Charles's mother.

• the principal.

Who is the narrator in "Charles," and from what point of view is the story told?

• Laurie; first person

• Laurie; third person limited

• Laurie's mother; first person

• Laurie's mother; third person omniscient

Simultaneously means:

• easy

• at the same time

• disbelief

The main conflict in the story takes place between.....

• Laurie and Charles

• Charles and his classmates

• Laurie and his parents

• Laurie's mother and Laurie's father

When the teacher tells Laurie's mother that there's no Charles in kindergarten, this is what part of this short story's plot?

• climax

• denouement/resolution

Renounced means:

• given up

• disbelieved

• loud