"People Call Me Crazy" Short Story Quiz

Which best describes the point of view from which this story is told?

• It is told from the point of view of Thatcher, a boy who is about 12 years old.

• It is told from the point of view of Thatcher, an adult—but most of the story is about something that happened to him when he was a kid.

• It is told from the point of view of Thatcher, an adult—but most of the story is a diary entry Thatcher wrote as a kid.

• It is told from the point of view of an omniscient narrator

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Choose the best meaning of lagging as it is used in the sentence below.

“As the day went on, Richie and I found ourselves lagging behind the others.”

• rushing to keep up

• becoming lost

• following directly

• failing to keep up

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Which is an example of foreshadowing in the story?

• “There was a time when I was afraid.” (p. 15)

• “Even the volleyball net was in the lake.” (p. 15)

• “Remember, the river is off limits without counselor supervision,” he said. “The current is surprisingly strong.” (p. 15

• “This was the worst day of my life.” (p. 16)

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At the beginning of the story, how does Thatcher feel about his phobia—his fear of water?

• angry

• embarrassed

• accepting

• amused

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Select the text evidence that best shows Thatcher’s feelings about his phobia?

• “My chest tightened, and my shirt darkened with sweat.” (pp. 15-16)

• “It was dark and I’d never done it before.” (p. 16)

• “I tried to laugh it off, but Richie didn’t seem convinced.” (p. 16)

• “I just couldn’t go in the water anymore.” (p. 16)

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Which most likely led Thatcher to conclude that Richie was a good guy?

• A. Richie volunteering to cross the river with Thatcher (p. 15)

• B. the way Richie nodded after Thatcher explained his fear of water (p. 16)

• C. Richie’s face turning “watermelon red” (p. 16)

• Both A & B

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Which can you infer from the story about how rescuing Richie affected Thatcher?

• It made his fear of water even worse

• It led him to become best friends with Richie.

• It set him on the path to his future career.

• It gave him nightmares for years.

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Which best supports the fact that Richie's experience helped shape Thatcher's future?

• “Everyone who works in search and rescue has a story about why they do what they do.” (p. 18)

• “It wasn’t something I liked to talk about.” (p. 16)

• “I watched him fall into the river, frame by horrible frame.” (p. 17)

• “People tell us we’re crazy all the time.” (p. 18)

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What is the central conflict in "People Call Me Crazy"

• Thatcher does not want to be at camp.

• Richie does not like to spend time outside.

• Thatcher has a severe fear of water.

• Richie falls into the water.

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What can be inferred about Thatcher based on the quote below?

"My heart was pounding, but it wasn't from fear."

• Thatcher felt a sense of excitement about jumping in the river to save Richie.

• Thatcher was very nervous about jumping in the river to save Richie.

• Thatcher was on the verge of having a heart attack because he was going to have to go in the water.

• Thatcher could not decide if he could face his fears and save Richie.

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