Charles by Shirley Jackson

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.

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.

When does "Charles" take place?

• In the 1800's

• Some time between 1900 and 1950

• During the present time

• In the future

What kind of stories did Shirley Jackson usually write?

• Horror stories

• Romance stories

• Adventure stories

• Childrens' stories

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.