The Trouble with Winning Q1-8 pg. 233 - 234 THINK IT UP

Q1: The character tags throughout the drama help the reader know --

• who is speaking the lines

• where the scene is taking place

• how the audience might react

• what the scene will be about

Q2: Why does the author use the word "Disgustedly" in the stage directions in paragraph 30?

• To show that Chase is not feeling well

• To show that Chase is frustrated with Keiko's reasoning

• To show that Chase has heard the same excuse before

• To show that Chase wants to ignore Keiko

Q3: In paragraph 32, the prefix mis- helps the reader know that the word misguide means --

• guide in advance

• guide wrongly

• able to guide

• guide again

Q4: In paragraph 45, how does Keiko change?

• She becomes aware that she is the most talented poet in the group.

• She realizes that winning the poetry slam is necessary.

• She decides that she wants to perform in the poetry slam.

• She understands that her friends do not appreciate her.

Q5: How does Dylan's private conversations with Keiko in paragraphs 32-40 affect Keiko?

• It helps Keiko realize that she is the only one in the group who is afraid to perform.

• It gives Keiko the motivation she needs to rejoin the group.

• It provides Keiko with new material for the poem she will write for the group.

• It allows Keiko to commit to her decision to leave the group.

Q6: What is the effect of the events that take place in paragraphs 13-16?

• They prompt Dylan, Jill, and Chase to approach Keiko.

• They give Dylan, Jill, and Chase a reason to give up.

• They allow Dylan, Jill, and Chase to perform better.

• They provide Dylan, Jill, and Chase with a poem topic.

Q7: The stage directions in paragraph 14 are included to --

• call attention to the reason for the phone call

• highlight Jill, Chase, and Dylan's happiness

• show the differences among the characters

• emphasize Jill, Chase, and Dylan's surprise

Q8: What is the main message of the drama?

• Success requires hard work.

• Friends support one another.

• Winning is the most important goal.

• Cooperation creates less work.