Vocab
To clutch is to...
Hold tightly
Who says this:
"I don't believe in standing around with somebody in my face doing a lot of talking..."
Squeaky
The main conflict in the story is
Squeaky wants to win the race
What kind of disability does he have?
Hydocephalus
Squeaky is the main character with a special talent of
being a fast runner
A prodigy is a person with a
Special talent
Describe Squeaky as a character.
She is hard-working, determined, and feisty.
What is a theme of Raymond's Run?
There is more to life than winning.
What is Hydocephalus?
fluid build up in the brain, enlarging the skull
The argument between Squeaky and Gretchen happens during what part of the story?
It increases tension in the rising action.
What does liable mean?
In charge of
What is the name of the girl that used to be Squeaky's friend?
Mary Louise
What is the climax of the story?
Squeaky wins the race.
What is Squeaky's only duty?
To mind her brother Raymond.
What can we say about Squeaky's mother?
they are not too close and she does not support running
What is a sidekick?
a close friend
Why did she want to help Raymond Run?
He did not have anything (awards and medals) for himself.
During what part of the story does Squeaky develop respect for Gretchen?
The falling action
How can we describe Raymond?
He is joyful, yet acts younger than his age due to the disability.
She is proud of her brother when she sees him do what?
Run with her during the race
To crouch means to...
stoop down with bent knees
Who is Squeaky's sidekick?
Raymond
We learn who Squeaky and Raymond are during what part of the story?
Introduction
Where does Squeaky and Raymond live?
NYC
How does she feel at the resolution of the story?
Hopeful for the future