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Raymond’s Run
Test Study Guide
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Who are the
main
characters in
“Raymond’s
Run”?
Raymond
Squeaky
Gretchen
Hint: There are 3.
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Squeaky Time
1. What is Squeaky’s real name?
Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker
2. How did she get her nickname?
She has a squeaky voice when she is younger.
3. Would you describe Squeaky as
a “girlie girl”?
No, she is more on the
athletic side. She doesn’t really like girlie things.
4. In "Raymond's Run," before the race,
Squeaky says, "I run. That is what I am all
about," but after the race, what is Squeaky ”
all about?" Squeaky is thinking more about making Raymond
into a great runner than her own running.
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We are family. I got my brother
and me!
1. How does Squeaky feel about taking care
of Raymond? She is protective of him.
2. What does Squeaky do to keep Raymond
from running into the street?
She keeps him near the side of buildings so he won’t run into
the street.
3. What do people often do when they see or talk to
Raymond?
People make fun of him.
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That new girl, Gretchen…Let’s
talk!
1. Is she a poor runner?
No, she’s a good runner.
2. Is she a good runner?
YES!
3. Do we ever know where she moved from?
We don’t know where she moved from.
4. Is her family rich?
We don’t know.
5. Does she like to fight?
We don’t know.
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…and they’re off
1.Who wins the race?
It’s too close to tell. The judges have to decide.
2.Does the winner know she won?
Why or why not?
Neither girl knows if she won. Squeaky is paying more
attention to Raymond at the end of the race.
3.Do you think Gretchen and Squeaky
will ever be friends? Explain
I think ________________ because _________________
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PLOT SUMMARY
The girls race.
Climax
Mr. Pearson suggests Squeaky
should let Gretchen win.
The judges need to decide who won.
Rising Action
The girls meet before the race.
Falling Action
Mary Louise tells Squeaky that
Gretchen is a better runner.
Squeaky realizes Raymond
could be a good runner too.
Exposition
Squeaky and Gretchen
are going to race.
Resolution
Squeaky thinks Gretchen
could coach Raymond
with her. They smile.
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Family Resemblance?
Squeaky
Raymond
They both like
to run.
They like to be
together.
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Conflict in Story
There are two conflicts in the story
man v.s self- Squeaky has to decide to coach
Raymond
(wo)man v.s (wo)man (Squeaky v.s Gretchen)Squeaky’s not a fan of Gretchen and thinks
she is better than Gretchen.
In the story one conflict changes,
man v.s. man- Squeaky starts to see how Gretchen
is actually strong.