Elements of Drama - The Present

First Name

1. What is the setting of the play?

• At Grandma's house by the sea
• At Grandma's farm
• At Mia's home
• At Mia's aunt's birthday

2. Who are the characters in the play?

• Mia and her aunt
• Mia, Mia's Mother, and her Grandma
• Mia, Mia's Dad, and her Grandpa
• Mia, Mia's brother, and her grandmother

3. Why did Mia say, "We're finally here"?

• She was joking since they lived a block away.
• They had flown from far away.
• They had ridden the train all day and she was tired.
• They had driven all day to get there and she was excited to see her grandma.

4. Look in the "description". How long has it been since they saw Grandma?

• Several days
• Several months
• Several years
• None of these

5. Look at the stage directions regarding the present's wrapping. Who do you think probably wrapped the present and why?

• It was probably Mia's mom because she used wrapping paper with flowers.
• It was probably Mia's dad because he used extra tape.
• It was probably Mia because she used newspaper comics.
• It was probably Mia's brother because he used a t-shirt with a bow.

6. What's the theme of this drama?

• Family is important.
• Love is more important than fancy things.
• A gift from the heart is best.
• All of these are possible themes.

7. What is the setting of the play?

• On the basketball court at school
• In the cafeteria at school
• In the classroom at school
• At Will's house

8. Who are the characters in the play?

• Taylor, Courtney, and Mr. Baird
• Warren, Darrien, and Ms. Johnson
• Kylie, Oceania, and Mr. Jackson
• Will, Tyler, and Mrs. Miller

9. Why do you think Will thought his birthday might be forgotten on the first day of school?

• It was the first day, and his new teacher didn't know him yet.
• He had heard Mrs. Miller wasn't very kind.
• He just moved to a new school.
• No one ever remembered his birthday.