Setting
What city did Laura meet Maurice?
Manhattan New York
Who did Maurice live with?
He lived with his mother and numerous other relatives.
According to the selection from An Invisible Thread, what did Maurice ask Laura for on the day they met?
For some change
What does the word 'panhandler' mean?
A poor person
What 3 parts of speech can an adverb modify?
A verb, adjective, or another adverb
What day of the week did Laura and Maurice have lunch?
Monday
Who suggested that Laura write a book about her relationship with Maurice?
Her friends
What do Maurice's children call Laura?
Auntie Laurie
What does the word 'connect' mean
To put two or more things together. To create a relationship.
Find the adverb: I am a very happy person.
very
Where did Maurice live when he met Laura?
In a welfare hotel
Who said, "The best way to find out if you can trust somebody, is to trust them."
Ernest Hemingway
Why did Maurice like the table at Laura's sister's house so much?
He liked the table because people could sit and eat together as a family
What does the word 'influence' mean?
Tp affect something or someone
Find the adverb: A happy person will often be smiling and nice to others.
often
Where does Laura's sister live?
Long Island
Not only Laura believes that Maurice can better himself, but who else?
His teacher
What does the phrase "an invisible thread" mean?
The state of being pulled back to do something.
What does the word 'encouraged' mean?
To inspire someone
What question does the adverb "instantly" answer?
When?
What point of view is "A Simple Act" written in?
Third person
From the video, how old was Laura and Maurice when they met?
Laura was 38 and Maurice was 11.
According to the selection from An Invisible Thread, what main effect does Maurice believe Laura has had on him?
She changed the direction of his life.
What does the word 'bond' mean?
A uniting connection; a link
Which word in the sentence does the adverb modify? "The animals lived outdoors."
lived