7th Grade STAAR Drama Passage

What is significant about Martha’s approach to talking with Betsy?

• It causes George Washington to change the way he speaks to others.

• It allows Martha to show Betsy that her presence at the camp is unnecessary.

• It allows Betsy to keep her motive hidden from George Washington.

• It causes Betsy to feel comfortable sharing her reason for being near the camp.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In line 6, the playwright uses the comparison “it’s as plain as a dish of beans” most likely to emphasize that —

• Betsy is dressed like a common farmer

• Betsy appears weary and hungry from her journey

• Betsy is obviously doing something suspicious

• Betsy’s presence is insignificant

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does the historical time period affect the plot?

• By making Sam regret what he wrote to Betsy in a letter

• By forcing Silas to ask for help in dealing with a problem

• By leading Martha to need to speak to George away from others

• By causing Betsy to have to travel in order to communicate with Sam

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is a central message in this play?

• Sometimes it is difficult to correct a mistake

• It is important to rely on others for help.

• Understanding a situation may take time and patience,

• Ignoring advice from others can have harsh consequences.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does the playwright develop George Washington’s character through the dialogue in lines 37 through 42?

• By revealing that Washington does not believe in keeping secrets from his soldiers

• By demonstrating that Washington considers the opinion of his wife

• By suggesting that Washington is suspicious of anyone unfamiliar to him

• By showing that Washington depends on his wife to identify spies

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3