"Raymond's Run" Quiz

In “Raymond’s Run,” how does Squeaky feel about Raymond?

• She is embarrassed by the things he does.

• She is jealous of the attention he gets.

• She is very protective of him.

• She is often angry with him.

At the end of “Raymond’s Run,” what does Squeaky learn about Gretchen, the new girl?

• Gretchen is wealthy.

• Gretchen likes to fight.

• Gretchen will be a loyal friend.

• Gretchen is an excellent runner.

In “Raymond’s Run,” why does Squeaky get upset when Mary Louise talks to Raymond?

• Mary Louise speaks too loudly

• Mary Louise is a faster runner than Squeaky is.

• Squeaky does not want Mary Louise to make fun of Raymond.

• Squeaky is rather jealous of Mary Louise’s friendship with Gretchen.

In “Raymond’s Run,” why is the narrator’s nickname “Squeaky”?

• Her sneakers squeak.

• She has a squeaky voice.

• The doors on her house squeak.

• She has a pet hamster that squeaks.

Squeaky's real name is

• Deborah

• Hazel

• Margaret

• Mary Louise

Who took care of Raymond before Squeaky ever did?

• George

• John

• Paul

• Ringo

What was Squeaky's major responsibility in the story?

• washing and drying the dishes after every meal

• taking care of her brother Raymond

• making sure her room was always clean

• watering the plants in the house

Squeaky always came ____________ in any race, except for the races against her father.

• second

• first

• last

• third

Why did the big kids call Squeaky 'Mercury'?

• Squeaky loved to carry mercury thermometers around.

• Squeaky's house was on Mercury Avenue.

• Squeaky was the fastest person in the neighborhood.

• Squeaky was very intelligent at school.

What did Raymond do that got Squeaky into trouble at home?

• He got his shoes and cuffs wet.

• He fell and had bruises on his body.

• He played very hard and got sore muscles.

• He shouted so hard and lost his voice.