Exploring the Iconic Balcony Scene in West Side Story

What does Tony ask Maria to do at the beginning of their interaction?

• To wake up her parents

• To come down

• To sing a song

• To be quiet

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does Maria initially refuse to come down?

• She is afraid of waking her parents

• She is afraid of the dark

• She doesn't want to see Tony

• She is busy with something else

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Tony say about his relationship with Maria's group?

• He is one of them

• He is not one of them

• He wants to join them

• He dislikes them

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Maria's pet name given by Tony?

• Mara

• Mimi

• Mari

• Maruca

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Tony describe Maria in his eyes?

• As a stranger

• As the only thing he sees

• As a sister

• As a friend

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Tony say about his world when he sees Maria?

• It becomes small

• It becomes dark

• It becomes a star

• It becomes confusing

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Tony feel about the night they are together?

• It is full of light

• It is boring

• It is ordinary

• It is scary

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Tony compare the world to before meeting Maria?

• A dream

• A star

• A place to live in

• A nightmare

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Maria ask Tony to do at the end of their conversation?

• Go quickly

• Stay longer

• Meet her parents

• Sing another song

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Tony respond to Maria's request to leave?

• He agrees immediately

• He says he is not afraid

• He ignores her

• He gets angry

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3