Ghosts of Randolph Street Comprehension

In the first scene, which one of these is strange about Janitor Joe? 

• He says the theater is warm when it's really cold

• His name is Joe

• He is able to speak English

What part is Pete playing in the Hamlet production? 

• Laertes

• Polonius

• Hamlet

• Claudius

Why is the newspaper from June 1953 so important to the story's plot? 

• It indicates that the curse on the Randolph Street theater is real

• It gives evidence the police will need in order to arrest Mrs. Wade

• It serves as the perfect relic for the Dover Historical Society museum

• It reminds the characters why the Dover Public Library is so essential

"Mom: So, I take it you haven't told anyone yet. Not even Pete?" In this line, what is Bradley's mom talking about? 

• Bradley wants to quit acting

• She's teaching Pete how to drive

• She and Bradley are moving

• Pete and Bradley are in trouble

Which of these best explains Pete's motivation for distracting Mrs. Lightfoot at the library? 

• He thinks Bradley's scheme will make both of them rich

• He sees his best friend is upset and wants to cheer him up

• He enjoys causing mischief at the library and all public places

• He wants to learn about microfilm and other technologies

Throughout the scene in the principal's office, Principal Coleman and Mrs. Wade are cackling and devouring candy. This characterization makes these two seem _____________________. 

• obnoxious, rude, and repulsive

• energetic, hilarious, and over-the-top

• approachable, down-to-earth, and cool

• unhealthy, confusing, and sad

Which of these lines represents a turning point for Mrs. Wade? 

• Narrator: ...raising plastic water bottles toward Bradley like some diabolical toast.

• Narrator: What if they really dump water on someone? What is he going to do?

• Narrator: ...Coleman is gone. Only Mrs. Wade is in her seat.

• Narrator: She looks up at Bradley like she's seen a ghost.

Remember when Bradley finds the bucket of water on top of the dressing room door? Why is that moment so significant for the story's plot? 

• It's the moment we realize two evil characters might actually be kind

• It's the moment where Bradley finally has to tell Joe and Pete the truth

• It's the moment that makes Bradley angry enough to want to seek revenge

Imagine it's the next day at school, and Principal Coleman calls Pete into the office. He asks him if he knows where Bradley is. Which of these lines would Pete be most likely to say? 

• "I have no idea. I saw him in the dressing room right before Act 3, then he was gone."

• "He made me swear not to tell, but I don't want to get in trouble. He moved to New Jersey."

• "Why do you care? You put the water bucket on top of the door. You wanted him gone."

• "You should ask Mrs. Wade. She was the last person to talk to Bradley last night."

What is a narrator?

• The main character in a story

• The character who tells the story

• A person who narrates