"Charles" by Shirley Jackson Quiz

What is the point of view of the narrator?

• first person
• second person
• third person
• none of the above

The author's choice of the point of view helps the author-

• focus only on quotes by other people
• describe only the setting better
• use bigger words to help the reader expand his or her vocabulary
• share his or her thoughts, feelings, and ideas directly with the reader

What genre of writing best fits this selection?

• autobiographical narrative
• fiction
• biography
• horror

What is the author's main purpose for writing this selection?

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain
• none of the above

Who is Laurie?

• the narrator's son
• the narrator's student
• the narrator's neighbor
• the narrator's brother

In what grade is Laurie?

• pre-kindergarden
• kindergarten
• first grade
• second grade

Read the following excerpt from the selection: "The day my son Laurie started kindergarten he renounced corduroy overalls with bibs and began wearning jeans with a belt..." Using context clues, what definition most likely matches the word renounced as it is used in the excerpt from section 1?

• favorited
• wanted
• suggested
• gave up

Read the following excerpt from the selection: "...my sweet-voiced nursery-school tot replaced by a long-trousered, swaggering character who forgot to stop at the corner and wave good-bye to me." This helps illustrate-

• the narrator's major character change
• a major change in the culture of the area
• Laurie's major character change
• none of the above

Using context clues, what definition most likely matches the word insolently as it is used in section 3?

• disrespectfully
• politely
• courteously
• meekly

Read the following excerpt from the selection: "...(Laurie spoke) addressing his bread and butter... (Laurie spoke again) with his mouth full." What is the author's primary purpose of including these details in section 4?

• to illustrate Laurie's extreme hunger
• to illustrate Laurie's fondness of bread and butter
• both a and b
• to illustrate Laurie's poor manners and etiquette