Show and Spell

Which of these ideas is explored in the play? ​ ​ (a)  

• People approach tasks in different ways.
• People are inspired by others to achieve their goa
• Patience helps people avoid mistakes.
• Wisdom is gained through experience.

The purpose of the dialogue in lines 3 through 7 is to —

• introduce the main characters

• provide background on the main characters

• present the main conflict

• foreshadow the resolution of the main conflict

Which of these best explains why there is only one scene?

• There is very little action.

• There are only three characters.

• Only a few props are needed.

• The setting does not change.

What do these lines reveal about Sunny? ​ ​ (a)  

• She knows it is important to spell difficult words
• She depends on her family to help her practice.
• She spells certain words to annoy others.
• She is a better speller than her brother.

The pom-poms are an important prop in the play because they —

• add to the tension between Sunny and Greg

• show that Sunny is proud of her accomplishments

• keep Sunny from staying on task

• are taken away by Sunny’s father

What is the best summary of the play?

Mr. Sandstone’s main role in the play is to —

• act as peacemaker between Sunny and Greg

• investigate how Sunny and Greg feel about their situation

• encourage Sunny and Greg to focus on their schoolwork

• increase the tension between Sunny and Greg

How would you describe Sunny's relationship with her father, Mr. Sandstone, based on their interactions in the play?