Cousin on the Court

18.) Which of the following best explains why Sam refuses to play in the tournament?

• SAM: Yeah, I think so too.

• SAM: Why? Because I'm a girl?

• Sam: Oh, I don't think so.

• SAM: Well, you wouldn't appreciate my talents. Since I'm a girl and all.

19.) What does the word competent mean in paragraph 23?

• Having the necessary skills

• Describing something in a believable way

• Showing the proper respect

• Trying to make improvements

20.) How does Ruben contribute to the plot of the play?

• He supports Carter's decision to invite Sam to play with the team.

• He thinks of a friend who could play on the team.

• He keeps score when Marcus shoots baskets against Sam.

• He asks Marcus to think of a way to solve their problem.

21.) Which line from the play supports the idea that Marcus has changed the way he feels about having a female player on the team?

• MARCUS: I guess we can try it, but this kid had better be good.

• MARCUS: Fine! Let's play.

• MARCUS: I can't believe Sam won.

• MARCUS: Hey, Carter, does she have a sister in town?

22.) The playwright creates surprise by -

• Giving Carter's cousin a name that can be used for a boy

• revealing that David can't play in the tournament

• allowing Sam to make up the rules of the challenge

• having Carter's cousin come to visit for two weeks

23.) Sam's dialogue with Marcus in Scene 2 suggests that she -

• tries to avoid playing basketball with boys

• believes that other basketball players are accepting of her

• knows that she is a skilled basketball player

• lacks the patience to teach basketball to others

24.) Which of the following is the best summary of the play?

• Marcus and his teammates need to find someone...

• A basketball team needs to find a new player...

• A basketball needs a new player and decides to...

• Marcus agrees to play a basketball game against...

What lesson does Marcus learn in the play?

• Winning is not as important as friendship.

• Working together helps team members improve.

• Problems can be solved with hard work.

• People should not be quick to judge others.