Charles by Shirley Jackson

What does the word "cynically" mean?

• Trusting someone's actions

• Distrust or Doubt someone’s actions

• Being very happy

• Acting kindly

What does "deprived" mean?

• Given extra

• Taken away, Did not have, to lose

• Added more

• Increased in number

What is the meaning of "haggard"?

• Energetic

• Tired

• Excited

• Happy

What is the definition of "simultaneously"?

• One after the other

• Together/ At the same time

• Separately

• In different places

What is the meaning of "grimly"?

• Happily and joyfully

• Savage and Scary

• Calmly and peacefully

• Brightly and cheerfully

Which word is defined as "Point in time"?

• Grimly

• Era

• Simultaneously

• Deprived

What is the setting of the story?

• 1800s in a small village

• 1950s at school and Laurie’s home

• 2000s in a big city

• 1700s in a castle

What happens in the exposition of the story?

• Laurie graduates from school

• Laurie is beginning kindergarten and did not waive goodbye to his mom

• Laurie wins a prize

• Laurie moves to a new city

What does the term "climax" refer to in a story?

• The beginning of the story

• The turning point of the story

• The ending of the story

• The introduction of characters

What is the resolution in a story?

• It introduces the characters

• It describes the setting

• It describes the ending of the story

• It creates suspense