Girls Drums and Dangerous Pie - Rock Star

Renee and Annette show Steven the program made for the concert, give him an update on the sales total, and tell him all proceeds will go to the "Jeffrey Alper Medical Trust".

What character traits do Renee and Annette portray?

• excited and selfish

• proud and compassionate

• disappointed and helpless

Why does Steven get called to the office?

• to tell Steven that Jeffrey was back into the hospital

• Mom and Jeffrey wanted to spend time with him on the day of his big concert

• Renee and Annette wanted to show Steven their haircuts

Jeffrey's big goal on the evening of the concert was to shout out, "Yay Steven! That's my brother?" every time he hit the drum.

What does this show us about Jeffrey?

• he is worried that Steven will mess up during the concert

• he is mad Steven is taking the attention away from him

• he is proud of Steven

About an hour before the concert, Steven is pacing back and forth in his room, laying out, refolding and double checking his uniform for the concert.

This shows us Steven is....

• worried and nervous

• excited and calm

• anxious and cold hearted

Why do the All-City band members shave their heads? Think about what this symbolizes.

• shows support and compassion for Jeffrey

• shows they are selfish and don't care about Jeffrey

• shows they all want the same attention Jeffrey gets

Steven's dad comes and addresses (talks to) the band. What does he say?

• He is embarrassed by what the band did for his family and he leaves the concert

• That he didn't want to accept charity, but he changed his mind and wants to be with his family

• That he appreciated what the band did for his family, but they cannot accept the money

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The Alper family has to leave the concert Why?

• Steven decides he cannot perform his drum solo

• Dad needs to go back to work, so the whole family leaves the concert

• Jeffrey gets a fever, throws up.

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Why does Steven decide to skip out on the biggest moment of his life (his drum solo)?

• Steven decides he cannot perform his drum solo because he is so nervous

• Steven remembers what Samantha said, "Stay with your brother no matter what."

• Steven is angry at his dad for leaving his concert

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Annette kisses Steven and says...

• "I worked so hard to make this concert a success!"

• "We make a good team!"

• "Good Luck at the hospital and take care of Jeffrey!"

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What lesson does Steven learn in this chapter?

• he is truly loved by his family and friends

• he worries that his family will not have enough money to pay their medical bills

• he is jealous of the attention Jeffrey continues to get from everyone

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