A Royal Mystery - Comprehension - Journeys

Which sentence best states a theme of the play?

• People who keep secrets can never be trusted.
• People from different places have trouble getting along.
• The strongest teams stick together and support each other.
• Summer camp is the perfect place to learn about your family history.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which theme do the following sentences illustrate?
"Althea: Okay, so I don't have anything that I'm good at back home. Here, I'm good at stuff....If I take home the camp trophy, then I can remember I'm good at something."

• It is selfish to brag about your strengths.
• It is important to feel special and talented.
• Being identified as special makes people feel lonely.
• It is impossible to feel special unless you win an award.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence from the play best supports the theme of being open-minded about people?

• "Now I know why Rena is being so secretive."
• "That's not a good sign--but never judge a book by its cover, right?"
• "I'm hoping my new roomie will know how to ride a horse, unlike someone I know."
• "I know you hate swimming and that you're only taking lessons because you said you'd help me win."

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following is NOT a reason Althea thinks Rena is a princess?

• Rena thinks the lake is too cold.
• Rena is very formal when she speaks.
• Rena complains about the smell of the stables.
• Rena wins the horse-jumping competition in the tournament.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the main plot event of Scene IV?

• Althea mimics Rena's accent.
• Rena agrees to jump Charger.
• Misty, Althea, and Rena arrive at camp.
• The first event of the tournament begins.

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.7

Which scene contains the resolution of the play?

• Scene VIII
• Scene IX
• Scene II
• Scene V

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

How does the setting influence the events of the play?

• It limits all plot events to indoor places.
• It makes the plot slow down at the end.
• It means there are no adults to supervise events.
• It gives the girls freedom to learn and try new things.

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which word best describes Althea?

• competitive
• fearful
• humorous
• unprepared

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which statement best states what Althea and Rena have in common?

• They speak in similar ways.
• They are from the same town.
• They both want to do their best.
• They don't have anything they are good at back home.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does Rena change during the play?

• She becomes better friends with Julio.
• She becomes more comfortable at camp.
• She learns that she dislikes horseback riding.
• She learns to be a leader to youger campers.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3