Drama Review

From Casey's dialogue throughout the playwright, you can conclude that he..

• A. enjoys playing practical jokes

• B. is sensible and cautious

• C. is not really interested in Matt's problem

• D. tends to meddle in other people's business

Answer explanation

Look at Casey's dialogue in paragraph 7.

Based on what he says, what can you infer about how he is responding to Matt's conflict?

Which sentence best expresses the main conflict that Matt is experiencing?

• F. Matt wants Jennifer to call him, but Jennifer thinks Matt likes Alicia

• G. Matt wants to call Alicia, but he does not know what to say to her.

• H. Matt wants Tomås to call Alicia, but Tomås refuses to call her.

• J. Matt wants to believe Jennifer, but he fears she may be playing a joke on him.

Answer explanation

Based on your main idea o Matt's conflict.

What do paragraphs 17 through 19 suggest about Matt?

• A. He likes to Play April Fools' pranks on others.

• B. He is growing more angry at his friends.

• C. He has a sense of humor about his problem

• D. He often hides his true feelings.

Answer explanation

Read the state directions in paragraph 17.

(He pretends to be angry)

What can the reader conclude about the four friends from their dialogue?

• F. They do not trust one another.

• G. They enjoy Playing word games.

• H. They get along well together

• J. They often argue among themselves.

Answer explanation

Overall do they get along? Is there any evidence of the them arguing or not trusting one another?

Which element is essential to the plot of the play?

• A. the cafeteria setting

• B. the time of day

• C. the characters' names

• D. the date

Answer explanation

Remember the setting in this play is important to understanding the main conflict in the story. It's "April Fools". April fools is celebrated on April 1st.

By the end of the play, the reader can conclude that — 

• F. the boys will go to Matt's house after school

• G. Matt will find his own solution to the problem

• H. the school principal will put a stop to the pranks

• J. Matt will call Alicia when he gets home from school

Answer explanation

His friend don't help him in finding out if Jennifer Roth really likes him. He says: "I'd be better off flipping a coin". In other words he is going to figure it out on his own.