The Rocking Chair

Which words in paragraph 11 help the reader understand the meaning of the word collapse?

• chipping for years

• about to break

• sitting down

• wood is splintering

CARA: Seriously? No offense, Grandpa, but that thing belongs in the garbage.

These lines suggest that Cara believes the chair —

• has no value

• is not used often enough

• will take too long to repair

• is uncomfortable

The stage directions at the beginning of Scene 1 help the reader by —

• establishing the setting

• introducing the main problem

• explaining the plot

• describing the characters

Which line from the play supports the idea that Cara is proud of her work with Grandpa? ​ ​ (a)   ​

• CARA: We did it with our own four hands.
• CARA: Is this good enough, Grandpa?
• CARA: Grandma’s coming!
• CARA: We’re out here, Grandma!

What lesson does Cara learn from Grandpa?

• Surprises can sometimes bring great joy to people.

• Spending time with a grandparent is fun no matter what you do together

• Repairing old things to make them useful again can be rewarding.

• Old things lose their meaning when they are made to look new again.

In paragraph 52, the word revealing means —​ ​ (a)  

• showing
• studying
• offering
• moving

Which quotation from the play best explains Grandpa’s reason for suggesting that he and Cara work on a surprise for Grandma?

• GRANDPA: This is what happens when you ignore something.

• GRANDPA: I have all the supplies we need in the garage.

• GRANDPA: Besides, this is your grandmother’s favorite chair, so it’ll be better than a new chair.

• GRANDPA: Now it will be your turn to choose the color for Grandma’s chair.

[Cara sands the wood, and Grandpa hums happily as he works on replacing the cracked piece.]

What does this stage direction suggest about Grandpa?

• He is good at repairing rocking chairs.

• He is enjoying his task.

• He has the tools needed to make repairs to the chair

• He is glad that someone is helping him repair the chair.

Explain why the poet uses three different scenes in this drama.

Be sure to use RACE, complete sentences, and conventions when responding.

Pretend that you will put on this drama for a live audience. What kinds of props might you need?

Write a response identifying two props that would help the play succeed. Be sure to provide textual evidence to support the props you choose. Write your response in complete sentences using RACE.