2014 Practice STAAR Drama

Which of the following best explains why Sam refuses to play in the tournament?

• SAM: Yeah, I think so, too

• SAM: Why? Because I’m a girl?

• SAM: Oh, I don’t think so

• SAM: Well, you wouldn’t appreciate my talents. Since I’m a girl and all.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the word competent mean in paragraph 23?

• Having the necessary skills

• Describing something in a believable way

• Showing the proper respect

• Trying to make improvements

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

How does Ruben contribute to the plot of the play?

• He supports Carter’s decision to invite Sam to play with the team.

• He thinks of a friend who could play with the team.

• He keeps score when Marcus shoots baskets against Sam.

• He asks Marcus to think of a way to solve their problem.

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which line from the play supports the idea that Marcus has changed the way he feels about having a female player on the team?

• MARCUS: I guess we can try it, but this kid had better be good.

• MARCUS: Fine! Let’s play.

• MARCUS: I can’t believe Sam won.

• MARCUS: Hey, Carter, does she have a sister in town?

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The playwright creates a surprise by —

• giving Carter’s cousin a name that can be used for a boy

• revealing that David can’t play in the tournament

• allowing Sam to make up the rules of the challenge

• having Carter’s cousin come to visit for two weeks

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

Sam’s dialogue with Marcus in Scene 2 suggests that she —

• tries to avoid playing basketball against boys

• believes that other basketball players are accepting of her

• knows that she is a skilled basketball player

• lacks the patience to teach basketball to others

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What lesson does Marcus learn in the play?

• Winning is not as important as friendship.

• Working together helps team members improve.

• Problems can be solved with hard work.

• People should not be quick to judge others.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10