Exploring the Themes of 'Charles' by Shirley Jackson

Who is the author of the short story 'Charles'?

• Shirley Jackson

• Mark Twain

• Ernest Hemingway

• Jane Austen

What is the main character's name in the story?

• John

• Charles

• Michael

• Laurie

What significant change happens to Laurie when he starts kindergarten?

• He becomes more polite

• He becomes very quiet

• He starts wearing blue jeans

• He stops eating lunch

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why does Charles hit the teacher according to Laurie?

• Because she took his toy

• Because she made him color with red crayons

• Because she yelled at him

• Because she ignored him

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does Laurie’s family start referring to as 'doing a Charles'?

• Misbehaving

• Studying hard

• Being very quiet

• Helping others

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the reaction of Laurie's father when he hears about Charles' behavior?

• He is indifferent

• He gets angry

• He is curious

• He laughs

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What does Charles do to get an apple from the teacher?

• He finishes his homework

• He stays quiet

• He apologizes

• He helps the teacher

What does Laurie’s mother plan to do at the PTA meeting?

• Complain about the teacher

• Meet Charles' mother

• Discuss Laurie's grades

• Volunteer for an event

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What does Laurie’s teacher say about Charles when Laurie's mother mentions him?

• Charles is Laurie's best friend

• There is no Charles in the kindergarten

• Charles is always in trouble

• Charles is very helpful

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What does Laurie’s mother discover at the end of the story?

• Laurie has been lying

• The teacher is unfair

• There is no Charles

• Charles is a good boy

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3