Raymond's Run Power of Words

How does the author use Squeaky’s informal voice and expressions (like “don’t feature chit-chat”) to develop her character?

• It makes her harder to understand.

• It creates distance between Squeaky and the reader.

• It reveals that Squeaky is direct, strong-willed, and doesn’t follow social expectations.

• It shows she struggles with school vocabulary.

Why is telling the story from Squeaky’s first-person point of view important to the theme?

• It allows readers to see the world through Squeaky’s eyes.

• It makes the story more confusing.

• It limits the understanding of other characters.

• It focuses only on the race.

How does the author's word choice affect the tone of the story?

• It creates a serious, academic tone to match the theme.

• It builds a sarcastic tone that criticizes Squeaky’s personality.

• It adds humor and energy to reflect Squeaky’s bold personality.

• It makes the story hard to understand due to its complexity.

What does Squeaky mean when she says “a lot of smart mouths got lots to say about that too”, and how does it reflect her character?

• She feels left out and wants to be accepted.

• She is worried about what others think.

• She dismisses others’ judgments and defends her choices.

• She is eager to learn from others.

Part A: What is the tone of Squeaky’s narration throughout most of the story?

• A. Arrogant and rude

• B. Honest and direct

• C. Formal and serious

• D. Silly and immature

Part B: Which TWO phrases best support the tone identified in Part A? (Select two.)

• A. "She’s got freckles."

• B. "I am Miss Quicksilver herself."

• C. "I always run straight and I don’t play."

• D. "I don’t feature a whole lot of chit-chat."

How does the author use first-person narration to make Squeaky’s character more relatable to readers?

• A. By describing only the events of the race and leaving her emotions unclear.

• B. By focusing on Squeaky’s private thoughts and honest feelings, including her flaws and growth.

• C. By limiting the reader’s knowledge to what Raymond is doing in the background.

• D. By describing everything from Gretchen’s point of view to show contrast.

Why might readers feel a strong connection to Squeaky as they read Raymond’s Run?

• A. Because she always explains exactly what’s happening in the plot.

• B. Because her thoughts, voice, and emotions are shared in a way that feels honest and real.

• C. Because she uses formal, school-like language readers are used to.

• D. Because she gives detailed information about every other character.