WorksheetsCharles by Shirley Jackson
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 13mins
The day Laurie started kindergarten he stopped wearing corduroy overalls with bibs and started wearing
blue jeans with a belt
socks and sneakers
denim shorts and polo shirts
khaki pants and a tie
What does Laurie do everyday when he gets home from kindergarten?
watch television
eat lunch
take a nap
wash up
Laurie’s mother is concerned that Charles is a bad influence on Laurie. What is Laurie’s father’s response?
“Bound to be people like Charles in the world. Might as well meet them now as later.
“You worry too much.”
“Well, what do you want me to do about it?”
”Let’s see if we can have a talk with that teacher.”
According to Laurie, what happened when Charles had to stay after school?
The principal called his mother.
He had to sit on his knees in the corner.
All the children stayed to watch him.
No one wanted to play with Charles.
Why did Laurie’s mother miss the first Parent-Teachers meeting?
Laurie told her not to go.
Laurie’s dad had to work late.
She was sick.
The baby had a cold.
Who was the friend who came to visit the teacher at school?
Charles’s mother
the principal
a lady who baked cupcakes
a man who made them do exercises
When Charles was suddenly good at school, Laurie reported that…
Charles was the teacher’s helper.
Charles’s father had come to school
Charles had a cold.
Charles didn’t have any friends.
Laurie’s mother went to the P.T.A. meeting because she hoped to meet…
Laurie’s teacher.
Charles.
Charles’s mother.
the principal.
Who is the narrator in “Charles,” and from what point of view is the story told
Laurie; first person
Laurie;third person limited
Laurie’s mother; first person
Laurie’s mother;third person omniscient
Which of the following statements about the plot in the story is FALSE?
The climax occurs at the end of the story.
The story has no resolution.
During the falling action, the teacher tells Laurie’s mother that there’s no Charles in kindergarten.
Most of the story is part of the rising action.
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows. The next day Laurie remarked at lunch, as soon as he sat down, “Well, Charles was bad again today.” He grinned enormously and said, “Today Charles hit the teacher.” How did Laurie feel about “Charles” hitting the teacher?
confused
frustrated
proud
indifferent
Which statement below is a main theme of “Charles”?
Never miss a PTA meeting.
It is important to behave well in school and listen to the teacher.
It’s easier to recognize other people’s problems than your own.
Kindergarten is a difficult grade.
