Orange Blossom Special Questions

The exposition of the play contributes to the conflict by --

• Revealing that someone has robbed Della and her family
• Demonstrating that Della is a very paranoid child
• Showing a stranger opening the train compartment
• Illustrating how Della and her brother Lee are different

In line 30 of the play, what can the reader infer about Mrs. Bateman based on the stage directions?

• That she is skeptical
• That she is tired
• That she believes them
• That she is confused

The resolution of the scene III reveals that--

• Della and Lee were wrong about the robber
• Della and Lee forgive Mrs. Bateman’s actions
• Mrs. Alexander is embarrassed by her children
• Mrs. Bateman felt badly about what she did

Look at the following stage direction from line 37:
[Shaking her head]
What conclusion can you draw about Mrs. Bateman based on this direction?

• She did NOT open the door by mistake
• She was attempting to shake off a fly
• She enjoys disagreeing with children
• She couldn’t believe she sleepwalked again

Which stage direction best illustrates Lee’s personality?

• [Rolling his eyes]
• [He rolls over and stares at Della]
• [Really excited now]
• [Crumbling his napkin in disgust}

Based on the description of the setting in line 19, the reader can infer that the passengers are--

• Most likely wealthy individuals
• Trying to impress each other
• Tired from the night before
• Used to receiving special treatment

A possible theme for the selection is --

• Children should never question adults
• Boredom can cause strange behavior
• It is not necessary to solve mysteries
• One should never jump to conclusions

The best definition for the word indignant as it is used in line 32 is--

• Feeling or showing anger
• Confused by current events
• Embarrassed by one's actions
• Pleased with a solution

Which stage direction from the selection best demonstrates Mrs. Bateman’s feelings about causing so much trouble?

• [Shaking her head in embarrassment]
• [She looks at them ruefully]
• [Returning the smile in a friendly manner]
• [Staring at her with raised eyebrows]

In line 11, what is the best synonym for the word snappishly?

• Quickly
• Loudly 
• Oddly 
• Irritably