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- 1. Multiple ChoiceSqueaky threatens Rosie and Mary Louise when theybecome friends with Gretchenmake fun of her breathing exercisesinsist she can't win the raceask Raymond about school
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe main reason Squeaky dislikes Cynthia Proctor is that Cynthiaconstantly wins first prize in class spelling beesknows how to play the piano wellShe pretends to be a piano prodigy.refuses to take part in the May Day race
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSqueaky feels that she has disappointed her mother bynot acting like a "traditional" girlnot learning how to sing in a choirnot doing better in her schoolworknot taking better care of Raymond
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Squeaky actually thinking about when she jumps up and down after they announce the winner?She thinks that Gretchen’s middle name must be ridiculous since it starts with a P. C.She is excited about the potential she sees in Raymond’s ability to run.She thinks they tied for first place.She can’t wait to rub it in Rosie’s face that she just won the race again.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAfter Squeaky and Gretchen compete to win the May Day race, the announcers hesitate in calling out the winners. What part of the plot does this describe?the resolutionthe conflictthe rising actionthe climax
- 6. Multiple ChoiceSqueaky and Gretchen are talented runners who each want to win the May Day race. What part of the plot does this statement describe?the falling actionthe climaxthe external conflictthe internal conflict
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the BEST example of external conflict?Gretchen is going to try to beat Squeaky in the May Day race.Squeaky has to apologize for Raymond when he scares the pigeons.Squeaky sees Gretchen is running right along beside her.Squeaky and Gretchen have a confrontation when they meet on the sidewalk.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIn "Raymond's Run," why is the narrator's nickname "Squeaky"?Her sneakers squeak.She has a squeaky voice.The doors on her house squeak.She has a pet hamster that squeaks.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIn "Raymond's Run," how does Squeaky feel about Raymond?She is embarrassed by the things he does.She is jealous of the attention he gets.She is very protective of him.She is often angry with him.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of "Raymond's Run," what does Squeaky learn about Gretchen, the new girl?Gretchen is wealthy.Gretchen likes to fight.Gretchen will be a loyal friend.Gretchen is an excellent runner.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIn "Raymond's Run," why does Squeaky get upset when Mary Louise talks to Raymond?Mary Louise speaks too loudly.Mary Louise is a faster runner than Squeaky is.Squeaky does not want Mary Louis to make fun of Raymond.Squeaky is rather jealous of Mary Louise's friendship with Gretchen.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich phrase from the following sentence best shows the meaning of the word fantasy?
I'm standing on the corner admiring the weather and about to take a stroll down Broadway so I can practice my breathing exercises, and I've got Raymond walking on the inside close to the buildings, cause he's subject to fits of fantasy and starts thinking he's a circus performer and that the curb is a tightrope strung high in the air.admiring the weatherabout to take a strollpractice my breathing exercisesthinking he's a circus performer - 13. Multiple ChoiceRead this sentence from "Raymond's Run." Then choose the answer that gives the most likely definition of liable, based on context clues.
But of course he does, cause if he hangs back someone's liable to walk up to him and get smart, or take his allowance from him, or ask him where he got that great big pumpkin head.ablelikelyguiltyafraid - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most likely meaning of obviously in this sentence from "Raymond's Run"? Use context clues to help you.
Cause she's good, no doubt about it. Maybe she'd like to help me coach Raymond; she obviously is serious about running, as any fool can see.rarelyclearlyspeedilyoccasionally - 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat does this sentence from "Raymond's Run" indicate most clearly about Squeaky (the "daughter" in the sentence)?
You'd think she'd be glad her daughter ain't out there prancing around the May Pole getting the new clothes all dirty and sweaty and trying to act like a fairy or a flower...Squeaky enjoys wearing fancy new clothes.Squeaky does not like to get dirty and sweaty.Squeaky thinks that the May Pole dancy is silly.Squeaky qishes she could be in the May Pole dance. - 16. Multiple ChoiceIn "Raymond's Run," why is Squeaky at first unsure about who has won the fifty-yard dash?She and Gretchen seem to reach the finish line at the same time.She is distracted when she sees Raymond playing by the fence.She sees Gretchen staring at her and breathing hard.She cannot hear Mr. Pearson well enough.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence from "Raymond's Run" best explains why Squeaky is at first unsure about who has won the fifty-yard dash?But the white ribbon is bouncing toward me and tear past it, racing into the distance till my feet with amind of their own start digging up footfuls of dirt and brake me short....I dig my sneaker in to the rass and stare at Gretchen who's staring back, we both wondering just who did win. I can hear old Beanstalk arguing with the man on the loudspeaker and then a few others running their mouths about what the stopwatches say.So I stand there with my new plans, laughing out loud by this time as Raymond jumps down fromthe funce andruns over with his teeth showing and his arms down to the side, which no one before him has quite mastered as a running style.But of course everyone things I'm jumping up and down because the men on the loud speaker have finally gotten themselves together and compared notes and are announcing "In first place-Miss Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker."
- 18. Multiple Choice
refers to "dummies' (puppet with moving parts) being controlled by a ventriloquist
ventriloquist dummy routine
to get smart with someone
accidentally on purpose
- 19. Multiple Choicehow would you describe the main character of the story?she's bossyshe's mean for no reasonshe's toughshe's timid
- 20. Multiple Choicewhat is the climax (turning point) of the story?When Raymond runs his own "race" and Squeaky stops thinking of herself onlyWhen Squeaky crosses the line while smiling.Squeaky talks about Gretchen being good at running.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceSqueaky and Gretchen have what in common?They both swimThey both play pianoThey both are competitive girlsThey both have brothers
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