For Deanna's Eyes Only

What does Jonathan’s dialogue in Scene 1 suggest about him?

• He feels bad about reading the diary.

• He misses spending time with Deanna.

• He is deeply interested in Deanna’s life.

• He believes he didn’t really do any harm.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the best summary of Scene 1?

• After Deanna finds Jonathan reading her diary, the two have a conversation about his

  actions. Deanna feels as though Jonathan is always going through her private things

  without asking.

• Deanna catches Jonathan in her room reading her diary and demands to know what he is

  doing. Jonathan at first denies reading it but then claims it seems like Deanna wanted him

  to read it.

• Jonathan is cleaning up the family room and begins reading Deanna’s diary because of

  what she wrote on the cover. He is disappointed to find that her diary does not contain

  any embarrassing stories.

• Deanna and Jonathan disagree over the meaning of the words she wrote on the cover of

  her diary. She thinks he should not have read it, and he thinks she is guilty of false

  advertising.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which statement expresses a main theme of the play?

• Writing can be a helpful way to deal with stress.

• Keeping secrets can lead to problems in a relationship.

• It is best to apologize when something wrong has been done.

• People must make time for one another in order for relationships to thrive.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

From Scene 1 to Scene 2, the dialogue between Deanna and Jonathan becomes more —

• demanding and judgmental

• confused and suspicious

• honest and serious

• tense and angry

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

How is the play’s conflict resolved?

• Jonathan says he is sorry for what he did.

• Deanna explains that she has too many commitments.

• Deanna promises to spend more time with Jonathan.

• Jonathan suggests that Deanna keep her diary in her room.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5