What good news does Steven receive in the beginning chapters of the book?

He is going to be the soloist in the spring concert.

He got elected to the student council.

Annette tells him she wants to start a band with him.

How does Steven feel about going to the school dance?

He is dreading it and wishes he could stay home with Jeffrey.

He doesn't have an opinion about it.

His dad is forcing him to go and drives him there.

How does Dad deal with his emotions in the beginning of the book?

He doesn't talk much and internalizes his feelings.

He only talks to Steven about it.

He is an open book: he enjoys talking about how he's feeling.

In the chapter "Trouble" what happens in the meeting with Steven's teachers?

He finally tells his teachers that Jeffrey has cancer.

He finds out he has to go to detention.

Mr. Watras kick him out of All-City Jazz Band.

He refuses to talk to his teachers.

In the chapter "Fever", how much of a deal does Jeffrey's fever turn out to be?

It is a very big deal and they plan to transport him to Philly.

It's not a big deal and they go home almost immediately.

Jeffrey doesn't actually end up having a fever.

He gets so sick he can't stop throwing up every 5 minutes.

Other than Jeffrey's cancer, what other problem do the Alper's have?

financial trouble due to medical bills

Steven is rebelling because he is jealous of Jeffy.

Steven's grandfather has been diagnosed with Alzheimers.

Someone broke into their house.

What do Steven's teachers agree to at the end of their meeting?

They will not tell his parents as long as he makes up the work.

They will call home immediately after the meeting.

They schedule a time for him to come talk to Mrs. Galley each day.

They agree he doesn't need to make-up any missed work.

Why does Steven have to go to his grandparents house?

He goes there because he has the flu and cannot contaminate Jeffrey.

They missed him and called to see if he wanted to visit.

Their whole family goes for a holiday visit.

He doesn't go to his grandparents house; it is his aunt's house.

"Our ride to the hospital was like the Indy 500". This simile means that...

Mom was driving very carefully and cautious.

Mom was driving the speed limit.

Mom was driving slower than usual.

"Being a skinny geek" "I look like a dork-master in every shirt I own." What does this reveal about Steven?

He was nervous about impressing Annette Watson.

Steven is comfortable in his own skin.

He knows he won't be homecoming king.

Why does Steven say "Holy cow, Renee Albert knew I was alive. But I wished I were dead"?

He really didn't anyone to know about Jeffrey's illness, especially not Renee Albert.

He was too excited about her comment.

Renee Alper was a beauty queen, and he was a nobody.

He wanted to take the painful agony of cancer away from his brother and experience it himself.

Select all the internal conflicts

Steven blames himself for letting Jeffrey fall off the stool

Dad doesn't want to talk to anyone about his feelings

Steven is so irritated at Jeffrey for using his "special sticks"

Mom screams at dad for not telling Steven she called

Check all the EXTERNAL conflicts...

Steven yells at Annette for "telling" about Jeffrey's cancer.

Jeffrey whimpers and begs the doctor to give him the EMLA cream to numb his IV spot.

Mr. Watras tells Steven he won't get to be in the concert if his grades don't improve.

Steven doesn't want anyone else to know about his brother.

What point of view is D rums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie being told from?

Third person limited point of view

Third person omniscient point of view

What is the advantage of a first person point of view?

You get to understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of the person telling the story.

The story is told from the perspective of a narrator speaking to the reader.

You get to understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences from someone retelling the story.

Which of the following is the inciting incident (the event that sets the story in motion) of Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie?

Steven writing his angry journals in English class

Steven forgetting to brush his teeth

Steven checking out of school and not completing his work

A conclusion you make about the story based on what you read and know.

A guess you make without knowing anything from the story

A conclusion you make based on your opinion of the characters.

How does Steven deal with stress and difficult situations?

He uses sarcasm and makes jokes

How would you characterize Annette?

She is caring and a true friend

How does Steven feel about Jeffrey going to Philadelphia?

He feels bad that he is living his normal life while Jeffrey is suffering

He is happy he has the microwave to himself

He is happy his annoying little brother is gone

He is upset that he wasn't able to go with Jeffrey because he wanted to skip school

What was Steven's motivation for writing the journal entries in English class?

It is how he coped and released his feelings.

He wanted to make a good grade on his assignment.

He wanted his teacher know what he was going through.

He wanted Annette to read it and understand what was happening to Jeffrey.

After Jeffrey returned from Philadelphia, what was Steven's AHA moment?

He realized Jeffrey was really sick because he was sleeping in the car and his back was bruised.

He realized his mom and Jeffrey had been eating Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches.

He realized his parents found out he hadn't been doing his work and had checked out.

He realized his mom had not been calling and informing his dad about anything.

Why does Steven keep repeating "Jeffrey is so sick that..."

To emphasize just how sick Jeffrey is and how serious the situation is

To emphasize how dramatic his parents are being about Jeffrey's illness.

To show how he still doesn't believe Jeffrey is sick

Drum, Girls and Dangerous Pie Ch. 1-10 Review

Authored by Nancy Claudio

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7th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is "Dangerous Pie"?

A pie that was really hot.

A pie that made everyone sick.

A mixture of apple pie and pumpkin pie.

A mixture of uncooked bacon, matchbox cars, and raw eggs.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why does Steven feel his younger brother is a nightmare?

He cries all the time

He hits Steven

He thinks Steven is Awesome and wants to be with him all the time

He is so cute and Steven does not like the attention Jeffy gets.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was most significant about Oct. 7th?

Steven failed a math test.

Steven graduated from 8th grade.

Steven finds out his brother has Leukemia.

Steven practices his drums.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why is Steven relieved when he first finds out that Jeffrey has cancer?

He thought it was going to be something worse.

He's not in trouble for him falling off the stool.

He wasn't relieved, he cried the minute he found out.

He thought everyone was making too big of a deal out of it.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

About whom is Steven writing when he says, "Who died and left you Sherlock Holmes? What business is it of yours if I do my math homework?"

his father

Mr. Watras

Renee

Annette

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What class does Steven always choose during Opportunity Period?

Math

English

Biology

Band

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why was it such a big deal for Steven to be in the All City High School Band?

He took Drum Lessons outside of school.

His mom wanted him to play in All City just like his dad did.

Renee's boyfriend Biff Played in All City Band

He was only in 8th Grade and it was a High School Band

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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