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Why do you think he she is called by the name squeaky?
Squeaky’s full name is Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker. She speaks to Mr. Pearson, and he calls her “Squeaky” as he hands her the race number and pins. Squeaky is not happy about Mr. Pearson calling her that, so she corrects him by saying her full name.
Which character is called Miss Quicksilver in Raymond’s Run?
Quicksilver is liquid mercury and is often used in similes and metaphors to describe something that moves or changes very quickly. Squeaky is known for her speed and is already called Mercury by the older kids, which is why she refers to herself as “Miss Quicksilver.”
What does squeaky realize at the end of the story?
Towards the end of the story, Squeaky learns that Raymond too is quite a runner. This is after Raymond runs on the other side of the fence, during her race. The fact that Gretchen could have just as easily won the race, teaches her empathy for Raymond and others, even for Gretchen herself.
What was the nickname squeaky gave herself to describe how fast of a runner she was?
Squeaky doesn’t like her nickname. She would rather be called Quicksilver or Mercury, something related to being fast.
Why does Cynthia hate squeaky?
Squeaky can’t stand that Cynthia Procter is a big fake. Squeaky is honest and does not like it when others are not. She stays up late studying, and she’d rather run than walk, so that she can continue to win races and to be her very best.
What kind of a person was squeaky?
The narrator of Toni Cade Bambara’s “Raymond’s Run,” Squeaky is a confident girl who loves her brother Raymond, a boy who is mentally challenged. Describing herself as the “fastest thing on two feet” and as “Miss Quicksilver,” Squeaky takes her brother with her on her runs.
Why does squeaky not like Mary Louise?
Squeaky is aware of her intentions. She retorts saying, “You got anything to say to my brother, you say it to me, Mary Louise Williams of Raggedy Town, Baltimore.” Thus, Mary’s ingratitude, her uncalled-for provocative remarks and her treatment of Raymond are enough reasons for Squeaky to dislike her.
What does this excerpt reveal about Raymond’s character?
What does this excerpt reveal about Raymond’s character? He is playful and creative. Now some people like to act like things come easy to them, won’t let on that they practice.
Why is squeaky called Mercury?
Because she is the swiftest thing in the neighborhood. Squeaky got her nickname because she has a squeaky voice.
Who is Cynthia Procter?
Cynthia is a classmate of Squeaky’s whom Squeaky resents because she pretends to be naturally gifted at everything she does rather than admitting that she practices honing certain skills.