Vocab
Establishing a relationship is an example of what vocab. word?
connect
What main effect did Laura have on Maurice's life?
helped to change the direction his life was going
How do Maurice and Laura first meet?
he is begging on the street
What word means "enthusiasm"?
zeal
What word means "having special scientific or mechanical skills"?
technician
What usually happens when 2 people influence each other?
They affect each other; something about making a change in them
How does Laura mainly feel as she listens to Maurice's toast?
1. brave
2. foolish
3. emotional
3
What is the "invisible thread" mentioned in this selection?
the connection between two people
accumulate
What word means "undertaking something risky"?
venture
Write an example of "encouraging" someone at a sport.
various responses
Name 1 thing Laura did for Maurice on the day they met.
took him for food; played games with him
Other than Laura, who believes that Maurice can better himself?
his teacher
What word means "a special duty given to a person, group of people, usually from the government or a church?
mission
What word means "essential/necessary for life?"
vital
How does someone behave in they show resilience?
they are able to get back up, keep going on, recover
What main way did Maurice teach Laura about love?
1. by giving Laura someone to love
2. by always remembering his mom
3. by showing what a child's love is like
1.
What happens when Laura's friend suggest she write about her experiences with Maurice?
1. she writes a magazine article
2. she eventually writes a best seller
3. she writes a book but doesn't publish it
2.
What word means "to go in search of"?
quest
What word means "evidence given, witness statements, often in a court"?
testimony
Give an example of someone showing "generosity"
various
What does "A Simple Act" explain that "An Invisible Thread" doesn't?
1. The significance of Laura in Maurice's life
2. the significance of the title "An Invisible Thread"
2
What does sharing food most likely represent to Maurice?
1. wealth and privilege
2. an accepting family bond
3. exchanging unusual ideas
2.
What word means "disgusting, upsetting"?
repulsive
Which word means "extremely dangerous or serious; hopeless"?
desperate