Creative Clutter

Read the dictionary entry.

mind-verb

2. 1. to obey

3. 2. to be bothered by

4. 3. to notice

5. 4. to take charge of

• A. Definition 1

• B. Definition 2

• C. Definition 3

• D. Definition 4

Read this sentence from line 17.

Dwayne walks into his bedroom and sees Bryson's things scattered like dropped popcorn in a movie theater.

What is the most likely reason the playwright uses a simile in this line?

• F. To identify an activity that Bryson and Dwayne have done together

• G. To suggest that Bryson has been eating snacks in Dwayne's bedroom

• H. To explain that Bryson's belongings have made a mess in Dwayne's bedroom

• J. To show that Dwayne plans to throw away Bryson's belongings

3. What causes the conflict between Dwayne and Bryson in lines 22 through 27?

• A. Dwayne thinks Bryson is being lazy.

• B. Dwayne thinks Bryson is teasing him.

• C. Dwayne thinks Bryson is jealous.

• D. Dwayne thinks Bryson is too forgetful.

4. Why is line 37 important to the plot?

• F. It reveals the resolution to the problem in the play.

• G. It provides the climax in the plot of the play.

• H. It establishes a new setting in the play.

• J. It introduces a new conflict to the play.

What is the main theme of the play?

• A. Treat others kindly to earn their friendship.

• B. Practice good habits every day.

• C. Think before taking action.

• D. Try to understand the viewpoints of others.

What does the reader learn from the stage directions in scene 2?

• F. Bryson would be more comfortable sleeping on the bottom bunk bed.

• G. Bryson does not worry about being neat.

• H. Bryson has been searching for something in Dwayne's room.

• J. Bryson does not like staying in Dwayne's room

What can the reader infer about Dwayne based on line 18?

• A. Dwayne wants to surprise Bryson by putting his things away.

• B. Dwayne thinks Bryson brought too many clothes with him.

• C. Dwayne feels happiest when he is organizing clothes.

• D. Dwayne feels uncomfortable when he sees the condition of his room.