A Simple Act Flashcards
How do Laura and Maurice first meet?
Maurice is begging on the street.
What is the “invisible thread” mentioned in “A Simple Act”?
the connection between two people
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
In “A Simple Act,” what happens after Laura’s friends suggest that she write a book about her experiences with Maurice?
She eventually writes a best seller.
In “A Simple Act,” what three things does Maurice’s time with Laura most clearly add to
his life?
hope, security and new experiences
The best definition for connects
establishes a relationship
Happens when two people influence each other
affect each other
to inspire, support
encouraged
What does sharing food most likely represent to
an accepting family bond
A quote that supports an accepting family bond
“But what amazed him the most was the large dining room table where they all sat down and talked and ate together.”
Describes Laura’s relationship with the grown
Maurice and his family
relative
Quote that supports that Laura is one of Maurice’s relatives
He has a family of his own, and his children are all very fond of their
“Aunt Laurie.”
In what way has Laura gained the most
from her relationship with Maurice?
She feels that her existence has mattered.
Quote that support that Laura feels like her existence has mattered because she helped Maurice.
He repaid her trust by giving her life more meaning than her success at work ever did.
Quote that supports Jackson’s point of view is subjective
He repaid her trust by giving her life more meaning than her success at work ever did.
What words/phrases has a strong emotional
effect
a close bond, like the child Laura had always wanted, know that someone cared about him
What commentary does Jackson make about the boy’s situation?
He thinks the boy’s living conditions are extremely bad! (He uses weighted words like too tight sneakers)
What does being a monitor mean?
a person who warns or gives directions to others
When someone works in construction, what industry are they working for?
building industry
