Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie Review

From the beginning to the end of the novel, Steven's view of Jeffrey goes from annoyed to—

• appreciative

• jealous

• overprotective

• resentful

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What event makes the Alpers realize something might be wrong with Jeffrey?

• Jeffrey complaining that he is in pain

• Jeffrey losing hair constantly

• Jeffrey being tired all the time

• Jeffrey bleeding a lot after falling off a stool

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Who is Mr. Watras?

• an understanding school counselor

• a talented musical tutor

• a laid-back band teacher

• a supportive friend of the family

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Steven feel responsible for Jeffrey's disease?

• He feels if anyone should have gotten sick, it is him because he is older.

• He feels he is Jeffrey's protector but didn't protect him from leukemia.

• He feels guilty for complaining about the amount of attention Jeffrey gets.

• He feels that anytime he hurt Jeffrey he made his condition worse.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What are two things Steven uses throughout the novel to deal with challenging situations?

• Humor and sarcasm

• Bitterness and regret

• Jealousy and aggression

• Joy and a carefree attitude

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the sentence from the novel.

As soon as my mom said the word "leukemia," there were doctors, nurses, and technicians swarming all over.

What does the word swarming mean?

• Pushing

• Questioning

• Crowding

• Running

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In which chapter does Steven begin trying to bargain with God?

• "No More Vacation"

• "Take Me"

• "Trouble"

• "The Silver Lining"

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which instrument does Annette play excellently?

• Drums

• Piano

• Trumpet

• Violin

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

The rising action of a story is when—

• Events are building up to the climax

• The most exciting part of the story happens

• One incident sets a series of events into motion

• Events happen after the climax, leading to the resolution

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

During which part of the story is Steven annoyed with Annette's constant questions about his schoolwork and family life?

• Climax

• Falling action

• Inciting incident

• Rising action

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3