A Simple Act/An Invisible Thread

How did Laura and Maurice first meet?

• Maurice is begging on the street.

• They met at a school event.

• They were introduced by a friend.

• They met at a community center.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Laura tell others about her unlikely friendship with Maurice?

• She wrote a book.

• She made a documentary.

• She gave a speech.

• She started a blog.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the dining room table represent to Maurice?

• Time with family

• A place to study

• A place to eat

• A place to play games

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In paragraph 8 of "A Simple Act," explain what Laura and Maurice’s friendship is like today as adults.

• They are like family.

• They are business partners.

• They are distant friends.

• They are neighbors.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In paragraph 9 of "A Simple Act," what are two lessons Laura learned from her friendship with Maurice?

• The importance of trust and gratitude

• How to save money and time

• The value of hard work and persistence

• How to cook and clean

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What did Maurice first ask Laura for?

• Spare change

• A sandwich

• Directions

• A book

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Who benefited most from their friendship - Maurice, Laura, or both?

• Both

• Maurice

• Laura

• Neither

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Laura believe the greatest gift and privilege of all is?

• Love and the opportunity to love someone

• Wealth and success

• Knowledge and wisdom

• Health and fitness

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How did Laura feel listening to Maurice's toast?

• Grateful to have him in her life

• Sad and disappointed

• Confused and uncertain

• Angry and frustrated

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does "influence" mean?

• To ignore someone

• To affect someone in an important way

• To separate from others

• To confuse someone

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4