CRW1 - Raymond's Run - Text-Dependent Questions

The author uses which point of view to tell the story?

• First person, Squeaky

• First person, Raymond

• Second person

• Third person

How does Squeaky’s opinion of Gretchen change after the race?

• Squeaky has no respect for Gretchen as a runner

• Squeaky is irritated by Gretchen being in the race

• Squeaky now has respect for Gretchen since she sees she is a serious runner too

• Squeaky thinks Gretchen is not a genuine person

Which statement best expresses the main theme of the short story?

• It's necessary to be physically and mentally strong to succeed in sports.

• Sharing an important part of your life with someone else can make you closer.

• Sometimes helping others can offer a greater sense of accomplishment than winning.

• Girls are encouraged to compete with each other instead of being friends.

• It further pushes her to be the best runner she can be

Which quote from the text best supports the answer to question number 3?

• "After all, with a little more study I can beat Cynthia and her phony self at the spelling bee. And if I bugged my mother, I could get piano lessons and become a star." (Paragraph 24)

• "And I've got a roomful of ribbons and medals and awards. But what has Raymond got to call his own?" (Paragraph 24)

• "So I stand there with my new plans, laughing out loud by this time as Raymond jumps down from the fence and runs over with his teeth showing and his arms down to the side" (Paragraph 25)

• 'In first place—Miss Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker.' (Dig that.) 'In second place — Miss Gretchen P. Lewis.'" (Paragraph 25)

How does seeing her brother run impact Squeaky?

• It reminds her that running is supposed to be fun.

• It helps her see beyond her desire to win.

• It makes her realize that he's not so different from her.

Gretchen can be the:

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

What events in the text help the reader infer that Squeaky's identity and individuality are important to her?

• insists that Mr. Pearson use her real name

• performs as a strawberry in a school play

• refuses to let her brother watch her race

• gives several nicknames to her brother

How does the author develop Squeaky’s character?

• The author develops Squeaky's character by comparing her thoughts and emotions to what her family thinks about her.

• The author develops Squeaky's character by showing how she is affected by conversations with her best friends.

• The author develops Squeaky's character by describing her early childhood to show how she developed her love of running.

• The author develops Squeaky's character by emphasizing her thoughts and feelings about herself and the people around her.