Worksheets"Charles" by Shirley Jackson"
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
What new experience is Laurie facing?
getting a new baby-sitter
starting high school
starting kindergarten
going to summer camp
Whose perspective is the story told from?
Charles
Laurie's teacher
Laurie's mother
Laurie's father
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 Teacher meeting?
Laurie told her not to go.
The baby had a cold.
Laurie's dad had to work late.
She was sick herself.
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."
Laurie's mother went to the P.T.A. meeting because she hoped to meet.....
Laurie's teacher.
Charles.
Charles's mother.
the principal.
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.
Why do you think Laurie created the imaginary boy Charles?
to keep from getting in trouble for his actions
to gain attention from his stories
both to gain attention and to keep from getting in trouble
none of these
Which of the following is the best summary of "Charles"?
A woman is upset with her son's behavior.
A kindergarten boy causes lots of trouble and surprises
Parents support teachers by disciplining children.
A young boy tells his mother about a rowdy kindergartner in his class.
Which statement below is a main theme of "Charles"?
Never miss a PTA meeting.
It's easier to recognize other people's problems than your own.
Kindergarten is a difficult grade.
What was the author's main purpose for writing this passage?
to entertain with an amusing story
to give information about what kindergarten is like
to descibe how kindergarten students behave
to persuade parents to become involved in schools
