Exploring Point of View in Charles by Shirley Jackson

What significant change does Laurie make on his first day of kindergarten?

• He starts wearing a uniform.

• He starts carrying a new backpack.

• He begins wearing blue jeans with a belt.

• He cuts his hair short.

How does Laurie describe his first day at school to his parents?

• He says it was alright.

• He says it was fun.

• He says it was boring.

• He says it was terrible.

Who does Laurie blame for being fresh and getting spanked by the teacher?

• His friend John.

• A girl in his class.

• A boy named Charles.

• His sister.

What does Laurie tell his parents Charles did on the third day?

• Charles stole a toy.

• Charles bounced a seesaw onto a girl's head.

• Charles threw chalk.

• Charles hit the teacher.

What privilege is Charles (actually Laurie) deprived of on Friday?

• Story time.

• Snack time.

• Blackboard privileges.

• Recess time.

Why is Laurie relieved about the first parent-teacher meeting?

• The meeting is canceled.

• His parents are out of town.

• His parents are too busy to attend.

• His parents cannot go.

What does Laurie start doing to avoid getting into trouble?

• He tells his parents the truth.

• He starts being nice at school.

• He stops talking about Charles.

• He skips school.

What does Laurie's mother want to do at the next PTA meeting?

• Meet with Charles' mother.

• Discuss Laurie's grades.

• Talk to Laurie's teacher.

• Meet with the principal.

What is Laurie's punishment when his mother finds out the truth?

• He has to apologize to the teacher.

• He loses his toys.

• He is grounded for eternity.

• He is grounded for a week.

What lesson does Laurie learn at the end of the story?

• You will eventually get caught.

• You can always blame someone else.

• Parents never find out the truth.

• Teachers are always right.