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WorksheetsDrums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
From the beginning to the end of the novel, Steven's view of Jeffrey goes from annoyed to—
appreciative
jealous
overprotective
resentful
What event makes the Alpers realize something might be wrong with Jeffrey?
Jeffrey complaining that he is in pain
Jeffrey losing hair constantly
Jeffrey being tired all the time
Jeffrey bleeding a lot after falling off a stool
Who is Mr. Watras?
an understanding school counselor
a talented musical tutor
a laid-back band teacher
a supportive friend of the family
Why does Steven feel responsible for Jeffrey's disease?
He feels if anyone should have gotten sick, it is him because he is older.
He feels he is Jeffrey's protector but didn't protect him from leukemia.
He feels guilty for complaining about the amount of attention Jeffrey gets.
He feels that anytime he hurt Jeffrey he made his condition worse.
What are two things Steven uses throughout the novel to deal with challenging situations?
Humor and sarcasm
Bitterness and regret
Jealousy and aggression
Joy and a carefree attitude
Read the sentence from the novel.
As soon as my mom said the word "leukemia," there were doctors, nurses, and technicians swarming all over.
What does the word swarming mean?
Pushing
Questioning
Crowding
Running
In which chapter does Steven begin trying to bargain with God?
"No More Vacation"
"Take Me"
"Trouble"
"The Silver Lining"
Which instrument does Annette play excellently?
Drums
Piano
Trumpet
Violin
The rising action of a story is when—
Events are building up to the climax
The most exciting part of the story happens
One incident sets a series of events into motion
Events happen after the climax, leading to the resolution
During which part of the story is Steven annoyed with Annette's constant questions about his schoolwork and family life?
Climax
Falling action
Inciting incident
Rising action
This novel is written from first person point of view.
True
False
In the chapter, "Starving in Siberia," where is Siberia?
The hospital in Philadelphia
Renee's house
The Alpers' house
Steven's grandparents' house
What is "the Dream" mostly about?
Steven having to tell Renee he can't let her in
Steven falling down the stairs and breaking his arm
Jeffrey dying and fading out of Steven's life
The Alper family losing their home and becoming homeless
Why do Mrs. Alper and Jeffrey pick Steven up early from the school on the day of the concert?
So Steven won't have to ride the bus home
So Steven can get to the concert early
So Steven can shave his head just before the concert
So Steven can spend some quality time with the family
Which of the following could be a theme (truism) reflected in the novel?
Focus on what you can't change and make it something you can change.
Never take people or life for granted.
Place your close friends above all others in your life.
Don't assume friends will be there for you.
