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WorksheetsDrums, Girls, & Dangerous Pie Chapters 9 - 12
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 21mins
Why do you think Steven is rude to Annette when she is speaking to him on the bus?
He doesn't like Annette, so he speaks to her that way.
He thinks it is the right way to speak.
Because he is sad and angry about Jeffrey, and Annette is annoying him about his homework so he takes his anger out on her.
He doesn't think Annette will be angry with him and will excuse his rude behavior.
In "Trouble", what do you think Steven means by "Holy cow. Renee Albert knew I was alive."
She thought he was cute.
She had never spoken to him before and now she was speaking to him.
That she thought he was dead, and came back alive.
That she actually looked at him, acknowledged him, and cared about him.
Why does Steven blame Annette for telling Ms. Palma?
She is the only one who has realized he has been acting strangely and believes she found out someway.
Annette was mad at him, so he thought she told Ms. Palma
She babysat Jeffrey so he thought she may have found out in some way.
She was playing angry piano music while he was getting into trouble with the teachers.
Why does Steven compare visiting his grandparents’ house to “starving in Siberia”?
His grandparents refuse to cook anything, and their house is extremely cold.
His grandparents don’t eat much, and they live in a completely different state.
His grandparents feed him bland food, and Steven feels far away from his family.
How was Jeffery's illness affecting Steven at school?
He got suspended for getting into a fight.
He started cutting all of his classes and was expelled.
He stopped paying attention or doing any work.
He channeled all of his energy into his school work and became an honors student.
Who is Mrs. Galley?
Steven's Teacher
The Principal
The Guidance Counselor
The Band Teacher
Why does Steven refuse to let Renee into the house?
She did not bring the snacks she promised.
She was wearing a fur coat which would cause Jeffrey's allergies to act up and he would get sick.
She sneezed and coughed.
Steven didn't like her and didn't want her at his house.
Who did Steven encounter crying at the kitchen table?
His mom.
His dad.
Jeffrey.
Annette.
What is a second serious problem the Alper family is facing because of Jeffrey's illness?
They had to cancel their family vacation.
Dad had to take a leave of absence from his job.
They cannot have any visitors because Jeffrey is too weak.
Mom had to take a leave of absence from her job and the medical bills are piling up, so they are in financial trouble.
Why does Steven get sent to his grandparent's house in "Starving in Siberia?"
He is being incredibly rude to his mom and dad and they need a break.
His mom and dad have to take Jeffrey to Philadelphia.
He comes down with the flu and if Jeffrey gets it he could get very, very sick.
His grandparents live closer to school and band practice so it is easier for Steven to live there.
What will happen if Steven doesn't get his grades back up?
he can't be in the band
he will have to stay back
he will have to go to summer school
he will meet with the principal
What does sashayed mean?
glide, move, or go about
twisting of the face
a liquid used to prevent or cure a disease
to end a meeting
What is a dilemma?
involving an extremely important decision or result; decisive; critical
any difficult or perplexing situation or problem
free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm
an accepting, unresistant attitude, state, etc.
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
Which is an example of "The Silver Lining" Steven is referring to in that chapter?
The nightmares he continues to have each night.
Writing in his English journal.
The few "good days" Jeffrey was having which allowed the family to visit.
Renee tutoring Steven in Math.
Why wasn't Steven super excited about the band performance?
Jeffrey might not live to see it
He lost a couple of weeks of practicing
He needs to pass all of his classes to participate
Renee won't be able to make it
What did Steven's father call him that got Steven upset?
irresponsible
dumb
lazy
pre-occupied
