Playground Problems

What is the main conflict in the play?

• Suchita and Lavani do not want to be friends anymore.

• Suchita and Lavani do not agree about what to do during recess.

• Suchita and Lavani want to play with different classmates.

• Suchita and Lavani wish their school had a new playground.

What does the stage direction 'stops suddenly' show about Lavani?

• Lavani is afraid to tell Suchita that she thinks swinging is pointless.

• Lavani is upset Suchita thinks they will be playing monkey bar tag.

• Lavani has just remembered she forgot something in the classroom.

• Lavani wants Suchita to walk in a different direction.

What do the words 'you've lost it' tell about Suchita's opinion of Lavani?

• She thinks Lavani is mixed up.

• She thinks Lavani is trying to find something.

• She thinks Lavani is careful.

• She thinks Lavani is being unfriendly.

Which word means the same as 'quarreling' as it is used above?

• Crying

• Leaving

• Playing

• Arguing

What is the meaning of 'blameless' above?

• Remembering incorrectly

• Trying again

• Without fault

• Partly responsible

What are the words that characters say aloud to each other?

• The setting

• The cast of characters

• The dialogue

• The stage directions

What did Suchita forget according to Lavani?

• Being friends

• Making a promise

• Playing monkey bar tag

• Playing on the swings

What does Ms. Aspen offer to help with?

• Settling the quarrel

• Organizing the playground

• Choosing the game for recess

• Teaching a new game

What solution do Suchita and Lavani come up with?

• Taking turns picking what to do at recess

• Playing both monkey bar tag and swinging

• Writing down their promises

• Playing on the swings every week

What is the tone of Lavani's voice when she says 'I can't believe you think I'd make that up'?

• Excited

• Sad

• Angry

• Surprised