Keisha McIntosh Allen - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Rue

The speaker recounts a childhood memory involving Miss Rue, a strict teacher. As a first grader, the speaker was not focused on studies and often played after school. One evening, the speaker's mother had to call Miss Rue to explain why homework was not done. Miss Rue insisted on the importance of completing homework, teaching the speaker a valuable lesson about dedication and hard work.

What nickname did the narrator's mother give to Miss Rue?

• Miss Ruthless

• Miss Gentle

• Miss Strict

• Miss Kind

Why did the narrator stay at a friend's house after school?

• Her parents worked in the evenings

• She wanted to play with her friend

• Her school was far from home

• She had extra classes

What was the narrator's main concern when her mother came to pick her up?

• She hadn't done her homework

• She was tired

• She wanted to play more

• She was hungry

How did Miss Rue respond when the narrator's mother called her?

• She offered to help with the homework

• She excused the narrator from homework

• She insisted on the importance of homework

• She was upset about the call

What lesson did the narrator learn from this experience?

• The need to play and relax

• The significance of punctuality

• The value of friendship

• The importance of dedication and hard work