A Simple Act Review

How do Laura and Maurice first meet?

• Maurice is playing music on the corner

• Maurice picks Laura up in his cab

• Maurice is begging on the street

• Maurice lives on the same block as Laura

What is an "invisible thread?"

• clear sewing material

• the connection between two people

• the course of a person's life

• an important person in your life

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Besides Laura, who believes that Maurice can better himself?

• his teacher

• his mother

• Laura's sister

• his father

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What happens after Laura's friends suggest she should write a book?

• she writes a magazine article instead

• she writes the book immediately

• she writes a book, but doesn't publish it

• she eventually writes a best seller

What does sharing food represent to Maurice?

• being pitied

• a family bond

• exchanging unusual ideas

• wealth and privilege

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Describe Laura's relationship with Maurice now that he is grown.

• She has become like one of his relatives

• They have a business partnership

• She still serves as an inspirational example

• They have drifted apart and rarely speak

How has Laura benefited from her relationship with Maurice?

• She found someone who trusts her

• She feels like her existence matters

• She has become more welcoming to strangers

• She has become an admired celebrity

Which statement shows a subjective POV?

• Miss Berta's class is kind of fun

• Miss Berta's classroom is A117

• Miss Berta's favorite food is mashed potatoes

• Miss Berta teaches 7th grade

Why does Maurice make a toast to Laura?

• It is Laura's birthday

• Laura attended Maurice's wedding

• They decided to say nice things to each other over drinks

• They have reunited after many years and are sharing a meal

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What describes Laura and Maurice's relationship?

• Maurice benefited from the relationship more than Laura

• Laura benefited from the relationship more than Maurice

• Neither Maurice nor Laura benefited from their relationship

• Laura and Maurice both benefited from their relationship

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