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Worksheets"Charles" by Shirley Jackson
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who is the narrator in
"Charles"?
Charles
Laurie
Laurie's mom
Laurie's dad
What grade is Laurie going to in this story?
Preschool
Kindergarten
First grade
Second grade
When does "Charles" take place?
In the 1800's
Some time between 1900 and 1950
During the present time
In the future
Laurie accuses Charles of all of the following EXCEPT...
...biting the teacher
...telling a girl to use bad language
...throwing chalk
...hitting the teacher
A raucous sound could be described as...
...quiet and soft.
...melodious, like a song.
..loud and harsh.
...regular, like a beat.
What happens when Charles suddenly decides to be good for a while?
He undergoes a psychological evaluation
He is allowed to become the class leader
He gets a sticker
He becomes the teacher's helper for a day
If someone says something to you in an elaborately casual way, they are probably...
...very proud of your behavior.
...convinced that you know more than they do.
...worried that you do not like them.
...getting very tired of your behavior.
Which of the following might be reasons why Laurie's mom is so interested in Charles?
She thinks that Charles is a good influence on Laurie.
She is thinks that Charles is a bad influence on Laurie.
She wants to compare Charles to Laurie.
She is worried about Charles' safety.
What news would you (typically) grimly report to a friend?
Great news! I found $100 on the sidewalk!
The great panda was recently taken off of the endangered species list.
My goal in life is to be an astronaut.
We will need to cancel the ice cream social because all of the ice cream melted.
What kind of stories did Shirley Jackson usually write?
Horror stories
Romance stories
Adventure stories
Childrens' stories
