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WorksheetsJust a Trim-7th reading
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why does the playwright include stage directions in paragraph 22?
to imply that Asia is taking the task of cutting Lonnie's hair seriously
to indicate that both Lonnie and Asia are nervous about the haircut
to reveal that Asia has more experience cutting hair than she said she did
to show that Asia is pleased she has a chance to cut someone's hair
Why does Lonnie agree to let Asia cut her hair?
Lonnie decides that a free haircut from Asia is better than paying for a salon haircut.
Lonnie trusts that Asia's father has taught Asia how to cut hair properly.
Lonnie knows Asia has access to the right tools for cutting hair.
Lonnie believes that her hair will look just like the style she wants if Asia cuts it.
What does the word gusto mean in paragraph 25?
concern
precision
curiosity
enthusiasm
What is the best summary of the play?
A
B
C
D
Why does the playwright include the sensory language in paragraph 43?
To show the reader that Lonnie is overreacting to to the situation
To allow the reader to better visualize the style of the haircut
To help the reader understand how distraught Lonnie feels
To tell the reader that Lonnie puts a lot of thought into her hairstyle.
Asia's dialogue in paragraph 51 is important because it shows
appreciates having a chance to practice cutting hair
is envious of how good her friend's hair looks now
prefers having her hair cut by a professional
wants to be supportive of her friend
What can the reader infer about Asia and Lonnie based on how the play ends?
Asia and Lonnie will get into trouble for the mess they are in
Asia and Lonnie will have their hair cut only by professionals in the future
Asia and Lonnie will continue to be friends despite what has happened
Asia will choose a hairstyle different from the one Lonnie chose.
Use the poem "Needed": What chore do the father and daughter perform?
baling hay
clearing snow
exercising cattle
feeding livestock
The imagery in stanzas 3 and 4 suggests
Dad is not confident about Brandy's ability to drive
Brandy is unable to see because of the dust
Dad is in a hurry to finish the task
Brandy is keenly aware of her surroundings.
The abrupt dialogue in the poem helps convey the idea that the characters are
enjoying the morning
focused on their work
cold and uncomfortable
worried about their safety
