Raymond's Run

What is the climax (turning point) of the story?

• When Raymond runs his own "race" and Squeaky stops thinking of herself only

• When Squeaky crosses the line while smiling.

• Squeaky talks about Gretchen being good at running.

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How does the main character, Squeaky, change from the beginning to the end of the story? In the beginning Squeaky..... In the end of the story Squeaky...

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Why do Gretchen and Squeaky smile at one another after the race?

• They see Raymond climb the fence.

• They learn they have tied the race.

• They are glad to see each other.

• They have come to respect each other.

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At the end of the first paragraph, the narrator tells us that, “All I have to do in life is mind my brother Raymond, which is enough.”  The words, “all I have to do in life” tell the reader that... 

• The narrator has too many responsibilities to deal with.

• The narrator’s sole responsibility is taking care of her brother. 

• The narrator finds minding her brother to be too overwhelming. 

• The narrator’s brother is too much to handle.

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How does the setting (in Harlem, NYC) affect the main character's personality?

• It doesn't affect her.

• It makes her scared because of the crime.

• It has made her run fast.

• It makes her tough and hard.

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When in the story does Squeaky's character change

• When she sees Raymond running during the race

• When she sees her friends in the town

• When she practices for the race

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“Raymond's Run,” why does Squeaky dislike Mary Louise?

• she's mean

• she's ungrateful

• she's jealous

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Why does Squeaky not know at first who has won the race in “Raymond's Run”?

• the finish is very close

• she was watching the crowd

• she was very far behind

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which character in the story has not gone through some kind of growth known as the static character

• Squeaky

• Gretchen

• Raymond

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Both Squeaky and Gretchen are talented runners and seem to be in competition with one another throughout the story. What part of the plot does this statement describe?

• conflict

• resolution

• falling action

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