Acceptable answers:
She pretends to be a prodigy when she really isn't.
She wants people to think she is naturally good when Squeaky knows she practices all the time
Piano example
Spelling bee example
100
What does Raymond do when they announce Squeaky's event?
He gets excited and starts hollering.
100
Give a definition or synonym for "liable"
likely
200
What conflict is the following sentence an example of:
"The man was stuck in his car during the storm."
man vs. nature
200
What does Squeaky mean when she says that Raymond is "not quite right"?
He is mentally challenged.
200
Why does Squeaky dislike Mary Louise?
Mary Louise used to be her friend, and Squeaky used to stick up for her. Now Mary Louise is ungrateful and forgets what Squeaky used to do for her. She also talks about Squeaky.
200
Why does Squeaky not know at first who won the race?
The finish is very close.
200
What is the definition of gesture as it is used in this sentence? It would be a nice gesture if you split your dessert with that girl.
Something done merely as a formality
300
This is the part of the story where you find a series of conflicts and crises leading up to the climax.
the rising action
300
What does Squeaky NOT want to do during May Day?
She does not want to dance around the May Pole.
300
Why doesn't Squeaky like Rosie?
Rosie gives her attitude and she says things about Raymond.
300
What does Raymond do during the race AND after the race? (must have both parts)
He runs beside her during the race.
He climbs the fence to congratulate her after the race.
300
What is the climax of Raymond's Run?
When the race ends and the runners don't know who won the race. Raymond also begins to climb the fence to congratulate Squeaky
400
This is the most intense part of the story.
The climax
400
How does Squeaky feel about taking care of Raymond?
She does not mind it. She takes it very seriously.
400
Explain the first smile between Gretchen and Squeaky.
It's not a true smile because the girls are rivals.
400
Why does Squeaky dislike Mr. Pearson?
Mr. Pearson implies that Squeaky should lose the race on purpose to give someone else a chance, but she would never consider doing that.
400
What is the resolution of the story?
Squeaky and Gretchen congratulate or smile at each other.
500
What 3 major things are found in the exposition of the story?
conflict, setting (time/place), characters
500
How does Squeaky change at the end of the story?
She decides that training Raymond is more important than winning.
500
Explain the second smile between Gretchen and Squeaky.
The smile at the end of the race is about respect. The girls respect each other's talents.
500
Why doesn't Squeaky care about who wins the race?
She decides that training Raymond is more important.
500
Give 2 reasons why Squeaky thinks Raymond would be a good runner.
He has nothing to call his own.
He keeps up with her on her trots around town.
He does the breathing exercises with her.