WorksheetsCharles
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 32mins
Who is the narrator of the story Charles?
Laurie
Charles
Laurie's Mother
Laurie's teacher
According to Laurie, Charles hit his teacher because she tried to make him
use a red crayon
do stretching exercises
stay after school
wash his mouth out with soap
The author gives all of the following clues to show a change in Laurie's behavior EXCEPT
that he does not stop to wave
the way he dresses
the things he says to his parents
the notes he brings home from his teacher
What is the shocking discovery that Laurie's mother makes when she meets Laurie's teacher?
Charles's behavior is even worse than Laurie had described
Laurie's behavior has been almost as bad as Charles's
Laurie and Charles are the same person.
Charles has left the school
How do Laurie's parents feel about Charles?
They think he is exactly the sort of friend Laurie should have.
They don't have strong feelings about him one way or the other.
They worry about his influence on Laurie.
They feel he is so dangerous that they call the principal to complain.
The short story Charles is written in:
second person point of view
first person point of view
third person omniscient point of view
third person objective point of view
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
to practice his story telling skills
Which phrase best describes Laurie?
shy and sweet
smart and mischievous
innocent and pure
an excellent student
What is the meaning of "haggard"?
Energetic
Tired
Excited
Happy
What is the setting of the story?
1800s in a small village
1950s at school and Laurie’s home
2000s in a big city
1700s in a castle
What happens in the exposition of the story?
Laurie graduates from school
Laurie is beginning kindergarten and did not waive goodbye to his mom
Laurie wins a prize
Laurie moves to a new city
What does the term "climax" refer to in a story?
The beginning of the story
The turning point of the story
The ending of the story
The introduction of characters
What is the resolution in a story?
It introduces the characters
It describes the setting
It describes the ending of the story
It creates suspense
What method of characterization best teaches us about Laurie/ Charles
Actions
Looks
Speech
Thoughts
What does the resolution reveal about Charles?
Laurie is a good student
There is no Charles
Laurie has a new friend
Charles is a real person
The Irony of the story is
Mother anxious to meet Lauri's teacher
Everyone acted like Charles
Lauri is Charles
Charles is very naughty
In the exposition, Lauri's mother is heartbroken when Lauri does not waive goodbye to her as he walks off to Kindergarten
Who are the main characters in 'Charles' by Shirley Jackson?
Laurie and Charles
Laurie and Charles
Laurie and David
Laurie and Emily
What is the author's purpose in writing 'Charles' by Shirley Jackson?
The author's purpose is to entertain and provide social commentary.
The author's purpose is to confuse and mislead.
The author's purpose is to criticize and condemn.
The author's purpose is to educate and inform.
Describe the character of Charles in 'Charles' by Shirley Jackson.
quiet and introverted
kind and helpful
mischievous and troublesome
honest and trustworthy
Choose TWO details that FORESHADOW Laurie IS Charles.
Laurie speaks rudely to his parents.
The teacher is not at the first PTA meeting.
Laurie claims ALL the students stayed after school to watch Charles.
Charles swore, so the teacher washed his mouth out with soap.
When does "Charles" take place?
In the 1800's
Some time between 1900 and 1950
During the present time
In the future
9-Laurie's mother wants to meet Charles' mother because...
Laurie's mother wants to invite her over for tea.
Laurie's mother is curious about the mother of such a troublemaker.
Laurie's mother feels she has a lot in common with Charle's mother.
7-What happens to Charles in the middle of the story
He gets suspended from school
He hits Laurie in the stomach
He begins to help the teacher
Who is the narrator in
"Charles"?
Charles
Laurie
Laurie's mom
Laurie's dad
6-Whose perspective is the story told from?
Charle's teacher
Charle's mother
Charle's father
Why does Laurie's mother think that Charles' mother would look "haggard"?
She thinks it would be exhausting and challenging to raise a child like Charles.
She thinks Charles' mother is older than the other mothers.
She knows what it's like to live with a kindergardener.
What grade is Laurie going to in this story?
Preschool
Kindergarten
First grade
Second grade
2-Which of the following is the best summary of the story "Charles"?
A woman is upset with her son's behavior.
Parents support teachers by disciplining children.
A young boy tells his mother about a rowdy kindergartner in his class.
4-Which phrase best describes Laurie?
sickengly sweet
very clever
an excellent student
When and where the story takes place.
Characters
Setting
Tone
Theme
The feeling the author creates in the story.
Tone
Setting
Theme
Characters
The main idea of the story.
Theme
Characters
Tone
Setting
The people/animals in a story
Plot
Setting
Point of View
Characters
Who is telling the story.
Plot
Point of View
Setting
Tone
This literary element is the term used for the people, animals or things participating in the story
Characters
Setting
Cast
Ensemble
Setting is...
How long the story lasts
Who the story is about
Where and when the story takes place
Who is in the story
This literary element is the organized pattern or sequence of events in the story
Roadmap
Plot
Conflict
Cast
This literary element describes the choices the main character has to make (internal vs external)
Conflict
Fighting
Existence
Feelings
What do you call a symbol or picture that represents something much more important?
symbolism
imagery
onomatopoeia
