A Royal Mystery

What does the word contagious mean in the sentence below?
I stayed home from school because my cold was contagious.

• Pain
• annoying 
• spreadable 
  spreadable
• of the throat

What does the word nonsense mean in the sentence below?
Dad wondered what nonsense the children were up to since it was too quiet in the house. 

• sweet dreams
• foolish actions
• library research
• household chores

What does the word brandishing mean in the sentence below. 
Brandishing her soup spoon, she looked hungrily at the huge bowl of stew in front of her. 

• polishing
• holding up
•  washing 
• putting down

What does the word unnoticed mean in the sentence below?
Many people walked by the nest, but the baby squirrels were unnoticed.

• not seen
• not moving
• not playing
• not sleeping

what does the word misunderstand mean in the sentence below?
Barbara feared she would misunderstand the directions and get lost. 

• give away
• never read
• not figure out
• put in the wrong place

Which sentence best states a theme of the play?

• People who keep secrets can never be trusted
• People from different place have trouble getting along
• The strongest teams stick together and support each other
• Summer camp is the perfect place to learn about your family history

Which of the following is NOT a reason Athea thinks Rena is a princess?

• Rena thinks the lake is too cold
• Rena is very formal when she speaks
• Rena complains about the smell of the stables
• Rena wins the hourse-jumping competition in the tournament

What is the main plat event of Scene IV?

• Althea mimics Rena's accent
• Rena agrees to jump Charger
• Misty, Althea, and Rena arrive at camp
• The first event of the tournament begins

How does the setting influence the events of the play?

• It limits all plot events to indoor places
• It makes the plot slow down at the end
• It means there are no adults to supervise events
• It gives the girls freedom to learn and try new things

Which sentence from the play best supports the theme of being open-minded about people? 

• "Now I know why Rena is being so secretive."
• "That's not a good sign--but never judge a book by its cover, right?"
• "I'm hoping my new roomie will know how to ride a horse, unlike someone I know."
• "I know you hate swimming and that you're only taking lessons because you said you'd help me win."