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Worksheets"Raymond's Run" Story Vocabulary & Comprehension
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 17mins
the opinion that others have of a person, whether good or bad
(a)
Who is the main character in the story?
Squeaky
Cynthia Procter
Mary Louise
Mr. Pearson
an unusually talented person
(a)
Which of these traits describe Squeaky?
fake
genuine
confident
shy
hard-working
the root "scope" means
(a)
Why does Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker go by the nickname "Squeaky"?
Her shoes squeak when she walks.
She has a squeaky voice.
The hinges on her bedroom door squeak.
She speaks "squirrel" like in the movie "The Emperor's New Groove."
With all of those dark gray clouds in the sky, it's ________________ to rain.
prodigy
reputation
gesture
liable
periscope
something said or done to express a feeling
(a)
What skill is Squeaky super-good at?
singing
playing piano
dancing
running
a tube that rises from a submarine to allow sailors to see objects above the water's surface
(a)
an elaborate play
(a)
Why does Squeaky say that Mary Louise "ain't grateful"?
Squeaky used to do Mary Louise's homework for her, but Mary Louise hangs out with Gretchen now, and talks about Squeaky "like a dog."
Mary Louise picks on Raymond about his grades in school and his "big pumpkin head."
Squeaky used to protect Mary Louise from getting beaten up when Mary Louise first moved to town, but now Mary Louise talks about Squeaky "like a dog."
Mary Louise doesn't appreciate all the gifts Squeaky leaves for her in her cubby at school.
He was already playing challenging, complex music on the piano at the age of five -- what a _________________!
prodigy
liable
gesture
pageant
periscope
The teacher left her colleague a surprise doughnut on her desk as a _________________ of appreciation.
reputation
liable
gesture
pageant
periscope
What does Squeaky's mother wish Squeaky would do at the May Day festivities?
run the 50-yard dash
be a strawberry in the Hansel & Gretel pageant
participate in the May Pole ribbon-weaving dance
push Raymond in the swings
Because in the past she repeatedly made choices that landed her in the "focus room" and on the "no-go list," the girl developed a _______________________ for being a trouble-maker.
pageant
prodigy
liable
reputation
gesture
My absolute favorite __________________ of all time is "Hamilton"!
pageant
reputation
liable
periscope
gesture
What is the main/initial conflict in the story?
Man vs. Man: Squeaky thinks Cynthia Procter is fake, and Squeaky wants to fight her because of it.
Man vs. Man: Mr. Pearson wants to call Squeaky by her nickname, but Squeaky wants him to use her real name.
Man vs. Man: Squeaky's mom thinks Squeaky should act more like a girl, but Squeaky refuses to.
Man vs. Man: Squeaky thinks she will win the May Day race, but the new girl, Gretchen, says she will win.
In order to see what was going on up above, one of the kids opened the mirror app on his phone, reached it up and through the metal grate, and checked to see if the coast was clear. It worked just like a ____________________.
periscope
gesture
pageant
reputation
prodigy
someone who is exceptionally gifted at something
(a)
That family has a ____________________ for being generous and charitable -- they are known for giving both their time and money to good causes.
prodigy
pageant
liable
gesture
reputation
Who are Squeaky's "enemies" in the story?
Raymond
Gretchen
Rosie
Mary Louise
Cynthia Procter
If you stand behind a horse, you're __________________ to get kicked -- especially if you spook the horse!
gesture
prodigy
reputation
liable
periscope
I remember our fifth grade spring music _________________ vividly -- we wore brightly-colored shirts, had scenery in the background, and sang songs and danced with props!
periscope
pageant
prodigy
gesture
reputation
When someone rolls their eyes and shakes their head, it is usually a ___________________ that means they are annoyed or frustrated.
reputation
prodigy
gesture
liable
pageant
Why does Squeaky get mad at Mr. Pearson when she is checking in for the race?
Mr. Pearson implies that maybe Squeaky should let someone else win this year, which isn't okay with Squeaky because she wouldn't be staying true to herself if she did that.
Mr. Pearson gives Squeaky a different number to pin on than number seven, which is her lucky number.
Mr. Pearson says that the new girl might actually have a shot at beating Squeaky this year.
Mr. Pearson makes it sound like it's Squeaky's fault that not very many girls are running in the race this year.
likely
(a)
That kid can already do algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. He's what you call a math ________________.
gesture
prodigy
liable
periscope
reputation
Why doesn't Squeaky like Cynthia Procter?
Cynthia Procter isn't very smart, and she doesn't try her best at things.
Cynthia Procter leads people to believe that things come naturally to her without trying, when in reality, she does practice and work hard.
Cynthia Procter makes fun of Squeaky's brother, Raymond.
Cynthia Procter tries to pretend that she is nice to Squeaky in public, but privately, Cynthia teases Squeaky and tells her she should act like a girl.
My friends sent me a get-well card and gift basket while I was in the hospital recovering; I was really touched by their ____________________ of kindness.
liable
prodigy
reputation
periscope
gesture
