Brushfire! Play Excerpt Quiz

Who is Ed Acosta in the play excerpt "Brushfire!"?

• A) A twelve-year-old son

• B) A tough but fair veteran firefighter

• C) A driven film composer

• D) Ed's wife and mother to Jack and Samantha

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

What is the relationship between Meg and Jack Acosta?

• A) Siblings

• B) Mother and son

• C) Cousins

• D) Friends

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Where is the Acostas' home located?

• A) In a downtown area

• B) In Clarita Canyon, a suburb of Los Angeles

• C) Near a beach

• D) In a rural village

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is happening outside as the scene in the play excerpt "Brushfire!" unfolds?

• A) It is snowing heavily

• B) There is a parade going on

• C) A brushfire is burning and getting closer

• D) It is a calm and sunny day

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

Who does Meg tell Jack go find?

• A) His dog

• B) His sister

• C) His brother

• D) Mike Peters

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Mike Peters' role according to the text?

• A) A resident of the area

• B) A firefighter

• C) A news reporter

• D) A piano player

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does ED prioritize over evacuating?

• A) Saving his stuffed bunny

• B) Playing the piano

• C) Fighting the fire

• D) Helping Meg

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What happens when ED tries to use the hose?

• A) Water puts out the fire

• B) The hose is missing

• C) Only dust comes out

• D) The hose is too short

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does MEG think of ED's decision to stay?

• A) She supports it

• B) She is indifferent

• C) She thinks it's dangerous

• D) She wants to stay as well

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the likely reason the water was diverted, according to ED?

• A) To water the plants

• B) To clean the streets

• C) To fight the fire elsewhere

• D) Because of a malfunction

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1