Question

The narrator in the story tells us that, “All I have to do in life is mind my brother Raymond which is enough.” What do the words, “all I have to do in life” tell the reader?
The narrator has too many responsibilities to deal with

The narrator finds minding her brother to be overwhelming

The narrator’s sole responsibility is taking care of her brother

The narrator’s brother is too much to handle

Question 2
What does Squeaky decide to do at the end of the story?

Take her race winnings and buy new running shoes

Race her father

Study harder so that she could win in the spelling bee

Coach Raymond and be friends with Gretchen

In what point of view is the story “Raymond’s Run” told from?

First person
Third Person limited
Third Person objective
Second Person

Why does Squeaky feel she has disappointed her mother?

By not acting like a “traditional” girl

Because she did not make strait “A’s” in school

By not taking better care of Raymond

Because she did not learn how to sing in the church choir

Question 5
Both Squeaky and Gretchen are talented runners and want to win the May Day race. What part of the plot does this statement describe?

Falling action
External conflict
The climax
Internal conflict

Answer 1

1. The narrator's sole responsibility is taking care of her brother.