Charles

Who is the narrator of the story Charles?

• Laurie

• Charles

• Laurie's Mother

• Laurie's teacher

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Which phrase best describes Laurie?

• shy and sweet

• smart and mischievous

• innocent and pure

• an excellent student

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the meaning of "haggard"?

• Energetic

• Tired

• Excited

• Happy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3