Drama Lesson

Why does the playwright include the stage directions at the beginning of Scene 1?

• To illustrate how the setting influences the characters.

• To describe what time of the day James arrived at Swift's home

• The foreshadow how the conflict will be resolved

• To provide information about the setting of the story

The playwright uses the sound of pounding throughout the play mainly to---

• illustrate to the audience about the thickness of the door

• give the dean a reason to answer the door

• help the audience understand Jame's Attitude

• indicate how Annie knocks on the door

Jame's Response in Scene 4 are important because they show --

• that he has a hostile encounter with Dean

• that he feels bad about how he treated Annie

• how he reads to accepting a delivery

• how he handles being taught a lesson

In Scene 3, the dialogue between Annie and James reveals that Annie--

• does not appreciate Jame's actions

• enjoys talking to James

• refuses to clean the quail

• is outspoken around Dean Swift

Read line 4 from the drama. Based on these lines, what can the reader conclude about Mr. Rodriguez?

• His tests are too easy.

• He wants to motivate his students.

• He plays favorites in the classroom.

• He has lost patience with his students.

Read Charlie's statement from line 18 of the drama. There's so much to remember—the right to a speedy trial, the right to an impartial jury, the right to face your accuser.... What does the word impartial mean in this sentence?

• Free from bias

• Victorious in actions

• Mindful of procedures

• Capable of working together

Read lines 40 and 41 from the drama.

(CHARLIE and JEREMIAH quickly turn over their tests. CHARLIE has a slight frown on his face, JEREMIAH a look of disbelief. He turns to CHARLIE.)

In this excerpt, the word disbelief means—

• approval

• pride

• relief

• surprise

Based on the events in the drama, the reader can infer that—

• Charlie will offer to tutor other students from the class.

• Mr. Rodriguez will better prepare his students for tests.

• Ricky will ask Jeremiah for help with future assignments.

• Jeremiah will continue to do well in class if he studies hard.

Why does the playwright include the stage directions at the beginning of Scene 1?

• To illustrate how the setting influences the characters.

• To describe what time of the day James arrived at Swift's home

• The foreshadow how the conflict will be resolved

• To provide information about the setting of the story

The playwright uses the sound of pounding throughout the play mainly to---

• illustrate to the audience about the thickness of the door

• give the dean a reason to answer the door

• help the audience understand Jame's Attitude

• indicate how Annie knocks on the door