Charles by Shirley Jackson

According to Laurie, Charles hit his teacher because she tried to make him 

• use a red crayon
• stay after school
• do stretching exercises
• wash his mouth out with soap 

Which of the following is the best summary of passage Charles? 

• A woman is upset with her son's behavior. 
• A kindergarten boy causes lots of trouble and surprises
• Parents support teachers by disciplining children. 
• A young boy tells his mother about a rowdy kindergartner in his class. 

The author gives all of the following clues to show a change in Laurie's behavior EXCEPT

• that he does not stop to wave 
• the way he dresses 
• the things he says to his parents
• the notes he brings home from his teacher 

What is the shocking discovery that Laurie's mother makes when she meets Laurie's teacher?

• Charles's behavior is even worse than Laurie had described 
• Laurie and Charles are the same person. 
• Laurie's behavior has been almost as bad as Charles's
• Charles has left the school 

Which phrase best describes Laurie?

• sickeningly sweet
• an excellent student
• devilishly clever 
• an innocent victim 

What was the author's main purpose for writing this passage?

• to tell an amusing story 
• to teach an important lesson 
• to descibe how kindergarten students behave
• to persuade parents to become involved in schools 

Which of the following is true of Laurie?

• Laurie is a trickster 
• Laurie is an only child 
• Laurie is the teacher's pet 
• Laurie has no trouble at school

Whose perspective is the story told from?

• Charles
• Charles's teacher
• Charles's mother
• Charles's father 

What happens to Charles in the middle of the story?

• He gets suspended from school
• He begins to help the teacher 
• He hits Laurie in the stomach
• He comes over to play with Laurie 

How do Laurie's parents feel about Charles?

• They think he is exactly the sort of friend Laurie should have.
• They feel he is so dangerous that they call the principal to complain. 
• They don't have strong feelings about him one way or the other. 
• They worry about his influence on Laurie.