Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie Review

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.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which instrument does Annette play excellently?

• Drums

• Piano

• Trumpet

• Violin

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

This novel is written from first person point of view.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

In the chapter, "Starving in Siberia," where is Siberia?

• The hospital in Philadelphia

• Renee's house

• The Alpers' house

• Steven's grandparents' house

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is "the Dream" mostly about?

• Steven having to tell Renee he can't let her in

• Steven falling down the stairs and breaking his arm

• Jeffrey dying and fading out of Steven's life

• The Alper family losing their home and becoming homeless

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How much younger is Jeffrey than Steven?

• 2 years younger
• 8 years younger
• 15 years younger
• 3 years younger

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3