Jump! Jump! Jump! (ReadWorks drama)

What evidence does Tom think supports his claim to being the "best jumper there ever was"?

• He was the one who successfully jumped up to get Ryan's frisbee out of a tree.

• Everyone says he is the best jumper there ever was.

• Ryan asked him to jump up and touch the door frame.

• Tom and Ryan used teamwork to jump up highest.

Which statement best describes Tom's conflict (problem) in the play?

• He can't get the Frisbee out of the tree.

• Ryan thinks Tom can't jump.

• He can't jump high enough to touch the door frame.

• He has claimed to be the best jumper but he really is not.

Based on the dialogue, which statement about Tom and Ryan is true?

• Tom is a better jumper than Ryan, but neither of them can reach the top of the door frame by themselves.

• Tom is jealous of Ryan because he knows he cannot jump as high.

• Only Tom can touch the door frame without a running start.

• Both Tom and Ryan are equally bad at jumping.

The author probably included the stage direction "Ryan scowls and looks away. He doesn't like hearing this story," to show that _

• Ryan does not like being reminded that Tom jumped higher before.

• Ryan thinks Tom tells boring stories.

• Ryan has heard this story too many times.

• Ryan thinks Tom is lying.

The conflict (problem) is resolved when_

• Ryan gets the wind knocked out of him.

• Tom touches the door frame.

• Tom and Ryan cooperate to jump as high as possible together.

• Tom is sorry that Ryan got hurt.

To "get the wind knocked out of you" probably means__

• Getting hit hard in the head.

• Losing the ability to breath for a short time.

• Breaking a rib.

• Having a strong wind hit your face when you step outside.

Which line from the play best illustrates the theme?

• "I knew it"

• "Neither of us can jump high enough to touch it alone, but if we work together . . ."

• "I hate that. It really hurts."

• "It was like I was in the air forever, and then-bang! I had the Frisbee in my hand."