Charles

What can you infer from the description of Laurie's behavior in "Charles"?

• Laurie behaves well at home

• Laurie does not behave well at home

• Laurie is clumsy

Based on the details that Laurie gives his parents in "Charles" what sort of boy is Charles?

• smart but unfriendly

• shy and sensitive

• very badly behaved

According to "Charles" in what way does Charles become an "institution" in Laurie's house?

• Laurie's family wants to help Charles

• Anyone who makes a mess or causes trouble is said to be acting like Charles

• The parents think Charles should be put in a mental institution.

What can you infer from these details in "Charles"?

"You know what Charles did today?" Laurie demanded at the lunch table in a voice slightly awed. " He told a girl to say a word and she said it and the teacher washed her mouth out with soap and Charles laughed".

• The little girl is mean

• Charles is mean

• Charles is rude to the teacher, but he is usually kind to his classmates

In "Charles" how does Charles change in the third and fourth weeks of school?

• He stops talking

• He agrees to do exercises in the gym

• He starts helping the teacher

In "Charles" whom does Laurie's mother look for at the PTA meeting?

• Charles

• Charles's mother

• Laurie's father

Which of the following is the best summary of "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.

Which statement below is a main theme of "Charles"?

• Never miss a PTA meeting.

• It's easier to recognize other people's problems than your own.

• Kindergarten is a difficult grade.

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.

According to Laurie, do the other students tend to side with Charles or the teacher?

• They side with Charles.

• They side with the teacher.

• They don't side with either.