Name: _________________________
Class/Period: ____________________
Assignment: Unit 1.1 Raymond's Run Quiz
Date: ______________
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1. How does Squeaky feel about taking care of Raymond?
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She complains about it.
It makes her feel important.
She ignores him.
She feels protective of him.
2. In “Raymond's Run,” why does Squeaky dislike Mary Louise?
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She is ungrateful.
She is too loud.
She is a better runner.
She is a better student.
3. Why is Squeaky worried when she sees Mary Louise and her friends on the street?
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They may challenge her to a race.
They may make fun of her.
They may want to fight.
They may laugh at Mr. Pearson.
4. Why does Squeaky get upset when Mary Louise talks to Raymond?
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Squeaky is jealous of her.
Squeaky does not want her to make fun of Raymond.
Mary Louise speaks too loudly.
Mary Louise is a faster runner than Squeaky.
5. Squeaky and Gretchen are competing to win the May Day race. What part of the plot does this
describe?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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the conflict
the falling action
the resolution
the end
6. Why does Squeaky not know at first who has won the race in “Raymond's Run”?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Raymond has climbed the fence.
The May Pole gets in the way.
The finish is very close.
Mr. Pearson speaks too softly.
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7. What is the resolution of “Raymond's Run”?
Squeaky and Gretchen meet on the street.
Raymond pretends to drive a stage coach.
Squeaky and Gretchen look at each other with mutual respect.
Squeaky watches Raymond run.
8. Based on what you know about Squeaky, what do you predict she will do when Raymond climbs the
fence at the race?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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She will get angry at him.
She will make sure Raymond does not get hurt.
She will take Raymond home right away.
She will ignore him.
9. After the race, Squeaky and Gretchen smile at each other. What do you predict about their future?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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They will continue not speaking to each other.
They will become friendly with each other.
Squeaky will let Gretchen win the next race.
Gretchen will move to another town.
____ 10. Which word has a meaning similar to prodigy?
a.
b.
c.
d.
statue
babysitter
athlete
wonder
____ 11. Squeaky got her nickname because she has a squeaky voice. Why is she also called Mercury?
a.
b.
c.
d.
She is the fastest thing in the neighborhood.
She is a little girl with skinny arms.
She lives on Mercury Street.
She competes in track races.
____ 12. How does Squeaky feel about the fact that she has to take care of Raymond?
a.
b.
c.
d.
She wishes he would pay more attention.
She is glad to do it because it gives her a sense of importance.
She doesn't mind because he really takes care of himself.
She is very protective of him.
____ 13. When Squeaky says that Raymond is “not quite right,” she means that
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
he is wrong about an argument they had.
he likes to play practical jokes.
he has a quick temper.
he is mentally challenged.
____ 14. When Squeaky sees Gretchen and her friends, she is concerned that they will
make fun of George.
make fun of her.
challenge her to a race.
challenge her to a fight.
____ 15. When Mary Louise asks Raymond what grade he is in, her tone is
a.
b.
c.
d.
friendly.
loving.
puzzled.
mocking.
____ 16. Which of the following best defines Gretchen's role in “Raymond's Run”?
a.
b.
c.
d.
someone who competes with Squeaky
someone who fights with Squeaky
someone who stands up for Squeaky
someone who teaches Squeaky a lesson
____ 17. What can you tell about Squeaky's personality from this passage?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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….
She thinks it's a shame to ruin expensive clothes.
She is envious of girls who dance around the May Pole.
She thinks the May Pole is a silly waste of time.
She thinks it is unladylike to get sweaty.
____ 18. Which of the following is not part of the rising action in “Raymond's Run”?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Squeaky and Raymond confront Mary Louise and her friends on Broadway.
Mr. Pearson hints to Squeaky that she should consider letting the new girl win.
Squeaky is responsible for taking care of Raymond.
Squeaky practices her running to prepare for the race.
____ 19. Both Squeaky and Gretchen are talented runners. What part of the plot does this statement describe?
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
the resolution
the conflict
the exposition
the falling action
____ 20. Which statement is a reasonable prediction of Squeaky's response to Mr. Pearson's hints that
Squeaky should let Gretchen win the race?
She will consider letting Gretchen win so that they might become friends.
She will agree to tie with Gretchen because they are both good runners.
She will reject the hint with scorn.
She will agree to let Gretchen win.
____ 21. The resolution of “Raymond's Run” occurs when
a.
b.
c.
d.
Squeaky is able to see the talent and skills in other people.
Gretchen wins the race.
Raymond climbs the fence.
Squeaky and Gretchen meet on Broadway.
____ 22. Which of the following does not have a meaning similar to prodigy?
a.
b.
c.
d.
mastermind
wonder
ordinary
genius
____ 23. In which sentence is reputation used correctly?
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
She handed him his reputation before they went into the party.
My father has a reputation for winning at checkers.
Has your reputation expired?
He did not know about the new reputation.
____ 24. What does the prefix pre- usually mean?
a. After
b. Again
c. Before
d. Against
____ 25. Which word means “to come to a conclusion BEFORE all the facts are known”?
a. Prepare
c. Predict
b. Prejudge
d. Preamble
Essay Directions: On the space provided on the following page, you will plan and write ONE (1) of the following essays. You will either be given a choice as to which essay to do OR be instructed as to which one you should do. Listen carefully to the oral directions. Use R.A.C.E. to help you formulate your answer to the question. The Delaware State Reading Rubric will be used to score your response. 26. Do you predict that Raymond will become a runner like Squeaky? In a brief essay, explain why or
why not. Use details from “Raymond's Run” to support your answer.
27. In “Raymond's Run,” what readers know about Raymond comes through Squeaky's words and
observations about him. In an essay, describe what you know about Raymond. What important
lesson does Squeaky learn from her brother? Develop your answer with examples from the story.
Essay Planning & Response
Plan your essay response in the space provided. You MUST show some evidence of
planning your response in order to obtain full credit. (0 – 2 points)
Write your response to the essay question on the space provided. Your answer MUST fit in
the space provided. Anything outside the box will not be graded. (0 – 4 points)