Released Reading STAAR 2022: Creative Clutter

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Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from line 17.

What is the most likely reason the playwright uses a simile in this line?

• To identify an activity that Bryson and Dwayne have done together

• To suggest that Bryson has been eating snacks in Dwayne’s bedroom

• To explain that Bryson’s belongings have made a mess in Dwayne’s bedroom

• To show that Dwayne plans to throw away Bryson’s belongings

Multiple Choice

What causes the conflict between Dwayne and Bryson in lines 22 through 27?

• Dwayne thinks Bryson is being lazy.

• Dwayne thinks Bryson is teasing him.

• Dwayne thinks Bryson is jealous.

• Dwayne thinks Bryson is too forgetful.

Multiple Choice

Why is line 37 important to the plot?

• It reveals the resolution to the problem in the play.

• It provides the climax in the plot of the play.

• It establishes a new setting in the play.

• It introduces a new conflict to the play.

Multiple Choice

What is the main theme of the play?

• Treat others kindly to earn their friendship.

• Practice good habits every day.

• Think before taking action.

• Try to understand the viewpoints of others.

Multiple Choice

What does the reader learn from the stage directions in scene 2?

• Bryson would be more comfortable sleeping on the bottom bunk bed.

• Bryson does not worry about being neat.

• Bryson has been searching for something in Dwayne’s room.

• Bryson does not like staying in Dwayne’s room.

Multiple Choice

What can the reader infer about Dwayne based on line 18?

• Dwayne wants to surprise Bryson by putting his things away.

• Dwayne thinks Bryson brought too many clothes with him.

• Dwayne feels happiest when he is organizing clothes.

• Dwayne feels uncomfortable when he sees the condition of his room.

Multiple Choice

Read the dictionary entry.

Which definition of the word mind is used in line 3?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4