Raymond's Run
What is Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parkers nickname?
Squeaky
What is the main setting for Clean Sweep?
A house/attic that is being cleaned out.
Who is the author of "The Hitchhiker"?
Lucille Fletcher
What is the sequence of events in a story called?
Plot
Which story features a character who discovers that winning is not the only thing that matters?
Raymond's Run
What is Spueaky's greatest talent?
Running
What does the title "Clean Sweep" actually refer to?
Cleaning/sweeping the house and also the idea of making a fresh start by getting rid of things.
What is the main characters name?
Ronald Adams
What is the struggle between opposing forces called?
Conflict
Which story creates suspense by making the reader wonder what is real and what is not?
The Hitchhiker
Who is Raymond?
Squeaky's brother
Who's house is being cleaned out?
Mrs. Lawrence
What strange person does Adams repeatedly see while driving?
A hitchhiker
What is the turning point or most exciting moment of a story called?
Climax
In Raymond's Run, why is Raymond important to Squeaky's character development?
Caring for Raymond helps show Squeaky's responsible and protective side.
Who does Squeaky consider her biggest competition at the May Day race?
Gretchen
What type of conflict occurs when a character struggles with his or her own thoughts or feelings?
Internal conflict or character vs. self
What is the lesson or message an author wants readers to understand?
Theme
Which story features a character who has a brother who pretends to be sick or hurt?
How does Squeaky's attitude toward Gretchen change by the end of the story?
She begins to respect Gretchen and sees her a someone she could be friends with.
Why is the title " Clean Sweep" significant beyond the literal act of cleaning?
It can symbolize getting rid of the past, making changes, or starting fresh.
What major question does the reader have throughout the story?
Who or what is the hitchhiker?/Why does Adams keep seeing him?
What is the point of view when the narrator is a character in the story and uses words such as "I" and "we"?
First person point of view
What type of conflict is there in each of the three stories?
Raymond's Run: Character vs. Self/Character vs. Character
Clean Sweep: Character vs. Self
The Hitchhiker: Character vs. Self