Raffi's Dream (Drama)

How do Rafi’s actions in Scene 1 make his actions in Scene 2 surprising?

• In Scene 1, Rafi refuses to acknowledge the problem, but in Scene 2, he finds a solution.

• In Scene 1, Rafi agrees with his friends, but in Scene 2, he does not.

• In Scene 1, Rafi does not speak, but in Scene 2, he does.

• In Scene 1, Rafi disagrees with the high school dress code, but in Scene 2, he makes his own dress code.

Based on the interaction between Eugene, Kyle, and Rafi, what theme does the playwright develop?

• Friends working together can come up with ideas and solve problems.

• Anger will ruin a friendship unless friends can forgive one another.

• Talking is important in maintaining friendships.

• Friends offer support and understanding when it is needed.

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8.7A

Which line from the play best shows that the boys are concerned about breaking the new rules?

• KYLE: And if my mom makes me cut my hair, well then, I’ll just shave it all off! (line 8)

• KYLE: There is a law against it. I just looked it up. (line 16)

• EUGENE: It’s like they’re reading my mind. (line 24)

• EUGENE: Let’s go see the art teacher before lunch is over. (line 31)

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8.6C

What can the reader infer about Kyle’s mom based on Kyle’s comment in line 6?

• She loves the way Kyle currently dresses.

• She wishes Kyle would dress like Rafi.

• She understands why Kyle is against the new dress code.

• She thinks the uniform regulation is a good idea.

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8.5F

How does Kyle’s early motivation to find a way out of the new high school dress code influence the events in the play?

• By allowing him to get a special dress code exemption

• By causing him to search for the dress code rules

• By convincing him that the situation is hopeless

• By inspiring him to wear even wilder clothes

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8.7B

What is one way the setting of Scene 2 affects the characters’ values?

• The lunchroom setting causes the characters to change their opinion about the new dress code.

• The lunchroom setting reveals to the characters the dangers of conformity.

• The lunchroom setting highlights the contrast between the individual styles worn by the middle school students and the conformity of the uniforms that will be required in high school.

• The lunchroom setting allows the characters to understand one another better, leading to the realization that they all agree that personalized style is important.

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8.7D

What is one way that drama and fiction are similar?

• Both provide factual information about life.

• They are both meant to be acted out

• Both are telling a story with characters, setting and a plot.

• Both of them are meant to be read silently, individually.

What is one thing that stage directions CANNOT tell the reader?

• It shows a character's personality

• Tells the actor what to do on stage.

• Tells us who wrote the play.

• Tells readers what is happening on stage.

What must be done to a standard book in order to adapt it into a movie?

• It has to be shortened.

• It has to be printed for all the actors.

• Actors must read the book and find their lines.

• Writers must turn the book into a script

How is drama different from fiction?

• It is meant to be read silently.

• Drama is meant to be performed while fiction is not.

• Drama does not have characters.

• Drama has characters but fiction does not.