What To Do- Drama

Which of the following sentences best paraphrases Duncan and Ronald's conversation in paragraphs 3–10?

• Ronald encourages Duncan to go outside and explore the creek while Duncan complains that it would be too boring.

• Duncan tries to convince Ronald to go outside and enjoy the day despite the rain, while Ronald resists because he thinks it will be messy and prefers to read indoors.

• Duncan suggests reading graphic novels indoors, but Ronald prefers to stay outside and read by the creek.

• Duncan and Ronald argue about whether books or graphic novels are more suitable for reading on a rainy day.

Which definition best matches the way the word dramatic is used in line 5?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

What is the most likely reason the playwright includes line 5?

• To show that Duncan is frustrated but determined to get Ronald outside.

• To show that Ronald is starting to feel guilty for refusing Duncan’s idea.

• To show that Duncan is confident that their mom will take his side.

• To show that Ronald is annoyed by Duncan’s persistence and unwilling to compromise.

Why is the setting of the boys' bedroom important to the plot?

• It emphasizes the boys’ creativity as they come up with ways to entertain themselves inside.

• It creates a comfortable environment where Duncan and Ronald can resolve their argument peacefully.

• It highlights Duncan's desire to leave the house and explore, contrasting with Ronald’s preference to stay indoors.

• It provides a quiet place where the boys can read and avoid their mother’s instructions.

Based on the events in the story, the reader can predict that the boy will probably—

• spend the afternoon arguing with each other

• ignore their mother’s suggestion to get out of their room.

• lose their quilt and tent under the bridge at the park

• spend the afternoon reading in a tent and playing in the park.

Just before mom calls out, Ronald argues that—

• graphic novels are less literary than regular novels

• Ronald is going to get muddy and messy at the park

• reading at the park would simply be too troublesome

• Ronald will have to carry the tent and quilt to the park

Look at the diagram below. Which event belongs in the empty box?

• Duncan offers to read to Ronald at the park.

• The boys’ mom suggests that they get out of the house.

• Duncan offers to set up the tent in the park all by himself.

• Ronald makes fun of Duncan’s graphic novels.

How is the problem resolved in the story? Support your answer with evidence from the text. (Yes, this is an SCR question. Please restate, answer and cite text evidence.)