Setting
What city did Laura meet Maurice?
Manhattan New York
In the beginning of the story, what did Laura work as?
A successful executive
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 person who begs for money
What day of the week did Laura and Maurice have lunch?
Monday
In “A Simple Act,” who at first seems to be the only other person besides Laura who believes that Maurice can better himself?
His Teacher
What do Maurice's children call Laura?
Aunt Laurie
What does the word 'connect' mean
To put two or more things together. To create a relationship.
Where did Maurice live when he met Laura?
In a hotel
At the opening of the selection from An Invisible Thread, Maurice makes a toast to Laura. Which statement best describes Maurice and Laura on that occasion?
Maurice is a grown man, and Laura is celebrating her fiftieth birthday.
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?
To affect something or someone
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?
Connection between two people
What does the word 'encouraged' mean?
To inspire someone
What point of view is "An Invisible Thread" written in?
First person
How does Laura mainly feel as she listens to Maurice’s toast in the selection from “An Invisible Thread”?
Emotional
According to the selection from An Invisible Thread, what main effect does Maurice believe Laura has had on him?
She saved his life.
What does the word 'resilence' mean?
Ability to recover quickly