Raymond's Run Quiz

What is the main responsibility of the narrator in her family?

• Earning pocket money

• Selling Christmas cards

• Taking care of her brother Raymond

• Doing household chores

Why does the narrator keep Raymond close to the buildings during their walks?

• He enjoys watching traffic

• He is afraid of open spaces

• He is prone to fits of fantasy

• He likes to look at the shop windows

What is the narrator's attitude towards practicing for her races?

• She practices secretly

• She practices openly and diligently

• She believes practice is unnecessary

• She relies on natural talent alone

How does the narrator feel about Gretchen's claim that she will win the race?

• She is supportive

• She is worried

• She finds it ridiculous

• She is indifferent

What does Mr. Pearson suggest to the narrator before the race?

• To run faster than ever

• To ignore Gretchen

• To focus on her breathing

• To let someone else win

What does the narrator notice about Raymond during the race?

• He is sitting quietly

• He is cheering loudly

• He is running in his own style

• He is distracted by the crowd

What realization does the narrator have about Raymond after the race?

• He needs more supervision

• He could be a great runner

• He should focus on other activities

• He should stop running

What is the outcome of the race for the narrator?

• She loses to Gretchen

• She ties with Gretchen

• She wins the race

• She is disqualified

How does the narrator's perception of Gretchen change by the end of the story?

• She ignores her completely

• She respects her as a fellow runner

• She dislikes her more

• She sees her as a rival

What future role does the narrator consider for herself after the race?

• A professional runner

• A coach for Raymond

• A teacher

• A writer