Change of Tune

On Thursday, how do the characters begin to evolve?

• Zoey does not accept Steven's advice.

• Zoey and Steven begin to help one another.

• Zoey and Steven are both confident in their songs.

• Zoey demonstrates that she is a better musician.

Why does Bekah suggest Zoey and Steven should collaborate?

• Steven enjoys writing lyrics, and Zoey enjoys composing.

• Both Zoey and Steven enjoy making music.

• Both Zoey and Steven write their own songs.

• Both Zoey and Steven are talented musicians.

What is the meaning of the phrase, you’re on deck?

• You’re up next.

• You're on a boat.

• You should stand here.

• You're standing on a deck of cards.

On “Wednesday”, how does Zoey feel about the talent show? Why?

• She is excited because she got on the list.

• She is sad because her audition didn't go well.

• She is nervous because she hasn’t seen the competition.

• She is confused because she doesn't know who else is in the competition.

What is the relationship between the words rivals and adversaries? Which word has a negative connotation?

• They are synonyms; rivals

• They are antonyms; rivals

• They are synonyms; adversaries

• They are antonyms; adversaries

How are the points of view between Liv and Zoey different on “Friday”?

• Liv thinks Zoey is better than Steven.

• Liv thinks Zoey should move on from her rivalry with Steven.

• Liv doesn't think Zoey will win this year.

• Liv doesn’t think Zoey should be helping Steven at all.

How did the author develop the story in the section “Saturday – backstage, before the talent show”?

• The author hints that Steven's father couldn't be there. (rising action)

• The author hints that Steven's father couldn't be there. (falling action)

• The author hints that Liv is up to something. (rising action)

• The author hints that Liv is up to something. (falling action)

What is the climax of the story?

• when Zoey offers to be Steven's cheering section

• when Zoey and Steven fully support one another

• when Zoey no longer cares who won the competition

• when Zoey yells at Liv and walks on stage to help Steven

Based on the evidence in the text, why did Liv sabotage Steven’s guitar?

• because she knew Steven was much better than Zoey

• because she thinks Steven is a mean kid

• because she thought Zoey wasn’t being competitive enough and wanted to help her

• because she was jealous Zoey and Steven knew how to play the guitar

Which of the following lines from the text was a turning point in the relationship between Zoey and Steven from competitors to collaborators?

• "See you at auditions, Steven.”

• "Whoa, was Steven really asking for her opinion?”

• "You told the enemy how to beat you?”

• "In a sea of fierce competitors, Steven was one of the best.”