A Simple Act Comprehension Test

What is a panhandler?

• Someone who begs for food and money

• That's what they call the people of Manhattan

• Someone who has a lot of pans and handles them

• Another term for young boys

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

True or false: Laura initially walked away from Maurice

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

What kind of space did Maurice live in with his mom and several other relatives?

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.SL.6.2

Reorder the following into chronological order

• Laura writes a book about her bond with Maurice

• Laura takes Maurice out of the city

• Laura questions whether or not she is doing right by Maurice

• Laura walks by Maurice on the street

• Laura establishes a weekly tradition with Maurice

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Why would Laura assume that Maurice would be amazed by her sister's large house and yard?

• Maurice has never seen grass before in Manhattan

• Maurice has never seen a big house before

• Because Maurice is poor and would be amazed to see someone live as he doesn't

• Maurice has probably never met someone that has their own yard.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Organize these traits/events/motivations to the right person

Groups:

(a) Maurice

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(b) Laura

• Young

• Appreciative

• Selfless

• In need of love and support

• Felt an invisible thread

• Became an author

• Became a carpenter

• Helpful

• Compassionate

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CCSS.W.6.2A

What is the "invisible thread" mentioned in the story?

• an important family tie

• the course of a person’s life

• an adult’s responsibility to a child

• 
  the connection between two people

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.4

n “A Simple Act,” who at first seems to be the only other person besides Laura who believes that Maurice can better himself?

• His mother

• His teacher

• A panhandler

• Laura's sister

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

In “A Simple Act,” what does Maurice’s time with Laura most clearly add to his life? Choose two options.

• Hope

• Security

• Obedience

• Intelligence

• Common Sense

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is the best definition for connects?

• meets at a preselected time and place

• speaks to an unknown person

• establishes a relationship

• removes a covering

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4