DRR Jealousy

1. 1. What is the meaning of the word halt in paragraph 4?

• break

• continuation

• prevention

• stand still

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5.3B

2. 2. What lesson can be learned from the play?

• It is a privilege to be the oldest child.

• Some people can overcome hardships in their lives.

• Misfortune comes with negative attitudes.

• Being jealous is not a positive quality.

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4.8A

3. 3. Read the following line from paragraph 1:

NARRATOR: Anthony and Barbara raced to their father's truck to see who could get to the front seat first, but Barbara beat Anthony by a mile.

The playwright uses the figurative expression "beat him by a mile" to emphasize that Barbara -

• is much gentler than her brother

• continues to beat him on almost everything

• was able to easily surpass him

• is a determined person

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5.10D

4. 4. The playwright included the description of Barbara's behavior in line 7 to suggest that she -

• argues with her brother only when necessary

• has a pleasant attitude no matter the circumstances

• could use some help from her mother from time to time

• enjoys when her brother isn't around

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5.10D

5. 5. Dad's actions at the end of the play are forceful and direct which suggest that he is-

• upset that Anthony is not willing to share

• not realistic with his expectations

• serious about changing Anthony's behavior

• in a hurry to send Anthony to his room

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5.6F

6. 6. Which words from line 10 help the reader understand the meaning of the word exasperated?

• much the same way

• couldn't take anymore

• he ordered

• straight to his room

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5.3B

7. 7. Read these words from line 5.

ANTHONY: [laughing] I'm first onthe swing set!

The playwright uses these words to show that Anthony is -

• worrying about how his father will respond

• laughing at the way his sister reacts

• thinking carefully about how to avoid conflict

• taking pride in his accomplishment

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5.6F

8. 8. In line 3, the playwright uses figurative language to help the reader understand that Barbara -

• honestly won

• would like to hit her brother

• is properly dressed for the day outdoors

• didn't quite get there in time

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5.10D

9. 9. Read these sentences from line 4.

Anthony pouted and crossed his arms in disgust as his father drove to the park for what should have been a fun-filled day.

The playwright included the figurative language in this sentence to show that Anthony -

• has a negative attitude

• misbehaves frequently

• is rarely content

• needs to apologize to his sister

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5.10D

10. 10. What is the best summary of the play?

• Anthony, Barbara, and Dad head out to the park for a fun-filled day of adventures. Anthony is mad because he didn't get the front seat and wants to be first on the swings. He pushes his sister out of the way while feeding the ducks some bread and gets in trouble.

• Dad is annoyed by Anthony's actions from the beginning of the trip because Anthony races his sister, crosses his arms and pouts, and a bunch of other stuff. He sends Anthony to his room after dinner.

• From the beginning of the day, Anthony acted badly. His sister, Barbara, is used to it because he has always been that way. Dad corrects him throughout the day, but Anthony continues until Dad finally has to punish him.

• Barbara is a sweet girl and doesn't complain much about her pesky little brother, Anthony. When she beats him to the truck, he gets angry and pouts. He does this repeatedly throughout the day, until she and her father are sick of it.

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5.7D