Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie - Review Chapters 9-16
Authored by Christine Gross
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following excerpt from the novel’s first chapter.
Having a brother is horrible...having my particular brother, Jeffrey, is an unrelenting nightmare.
In what major way does Steven’s view of his brother change after the first few chapters?
Steven begins to appreciate all of the things that are special about Jeffrey.
Steven stops making jokes around Jeffrey because he feels Jeffrey is too fragile.
Steven dislikes his brother even more once Jeffrey starts receiving more attention.
Steven sees his brother’s illness as a way to get attention from peers and teachers.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mr. Watras, Steven’s band teacher, could best be described as—
chatty and hyper
strict and focused
cool and laid-back
bossy and overbearing
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Steven begin constantly making promises to God?
He tells himself that if he keeps these promises, Jeffrey will get better.
He feels terrible about all of the mean things he has done to his brother.
He hopes this will encourage God to help his parents through this difficult time.
He thinks making promises will make it possible for him to trade places with Jeffrey.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence from the novel.
The doctor in charge was barking orders like a Marine drill sergeant, with questions in between for my mom.
From the simile used above, the reader can tell that the doctor was speaking—
loudly and firmly
softly and gently
rudely and annoyed
hesitantly and unclearly
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Steven tell Mrs. Galley about “the Dream” that involves Jeffrey sinking into the ground?
Steven told Jeffrey about the dream, and now Jeffrey is scared.
Steven is truly starting to trust Mrs. Galley based on his positive interactions with her.
Steven feels he can’t tell his parents, and Mrs. Galley is the only other adult who will listen.
Steven wants to tell Annette but is afraid she will think he is a terrible person for having the dream.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentences from the novel.
[Mom] stepped through the mounds of hair all over the bathroom tiles…. Then she pushed back from me, held me at arm’s length, and turned me around, like I was a side of beef and she was a chef sizing me up for a barbecue.
In this simile, steven feels like a “side of beef” because his mom is—
trying to guess when his hair will grow back
examining him closely so she can fix his haircut
deciding whether Steven should cover up his hair with a cap
wondering whether Steven should leave some of his hair unshaved
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CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is an example of "The Silver Lining" Steven is referring to in that chapter?
The nightmares he continues to have each night.
Writing in his English journal.
The few "good days" Jeffrey was having which allowed the family to visit.
Renee tutoring Steven in Math.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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