WorksheetsSTAAR Countdown Drama Pop Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Read the line from Scene 1 of Campfire Cowlick (ThinkUp!).
NARRATOR: Lots of colorful words were popularized on American cattle drives, words like cowpoke, chuck wagon, dogie, and caboodle. Surprisingly, cowlick wasn’t one of them. But it could’ve been.
The playwright includes this line most likely to —
establish the drama’s setting
add to the humor in the drama
introduce unfamiliar words that will be important in the drama
emphasize the Narrator’s role in the drama
Read the lines from Scene 2 of Campfire Cowlick (ThinkUp!).
BILL: [Pointing behind Johnny and lifting the skillet.]
JOHNNY: [Swallowing hard.]
How do these stage directions contribute to the drama’s plot?
They reveal the fear felt by Bill and Johnny.
They show Bill is braver than Johnny.
They create conflict between Bill and Johnny.
They explain what Bill sees behind Johnny.
Read the last line of Scene 2 of Campfire Cowlick (ThinkUp!).
NARRATOR: That’s one heck of a cowlick!
Which statement best explains how the dialogue functions in the drama?
It establishes the theme through the repetition of the word cowlick.
It provides closure by having the Narrator refer back to the word cowlick.
It explains the connection between the Narrator and the other characters in the drama.
It allows the Narrator to interject humor into a scene that is otherwise frightening.
Beaumains’ dialogue in paragraph 3 of "The Knight of the Kitchen" shows that he is —
convinced that Lady Linet has hidden motives
not discouraged by Lady Linet’s opinions of him
concerned that he will lose his life in the rescue attempt
not looking forward to an adventure
Why does the playwright include the stage directions in paragraph 43 of "The Knight of the Kitchen"?
To indicate that Lady Lyones has been rescued from the Red Knight
To describe the conversation between Lady Linet and Lady Lyones
To emphasize that Beaumains is friends with other knights
To show that there are many people in attendance at the banquet
What does the word behooves mean in paragraph 32 of "The Knight of the Kitchen"?
Is advantageous
Interests
Is certain
Encourages
Beaumains’ actions in "The Knight of the Kitchen" impact the resolution of the text because his —
selfishness deters him from disagreeing with Lady Linet
bravery allows him to rescue Lady Lyones
courage helps him find King Arthur
humble nature prevents him from engaging in a battle
How will Lady Linet most likely treat Beaumains after the resolution of "The Knight of the Kitchen"?
With jealousy
With kindness
With contempt
With respect
Read this paragraph from the text.
LADY LINET: You must come from noble blood to have suffered my words with such courtesy.
Why is this paragraph important to the plot?
It provides background information about Lady Linet.
It shows that Beaumains will be attacked in the future.
It foreshadows that Beaumains is the son of a king.
It explains how Lady Linet and Beaumains met.
What does Beaumains’ dialogue in paragraph 8 of "The Knight of the Kitchen" show about him?
He knows that a loud voice will provoke the knights’ anger.
He will remain committed even when faced with danger.
He wants to boast but is afraid he will fail and look foolish.
He will run away if he is faced with too many knights.
Which theme is explored in "The Knight of the Kitchen"?
Kindness will overcome cruelty.
It takes courage to tell the truth.
Never disappoint those closest to you.
Do not judge a person based on appearance.
What is an important message presented in the play "Sacagawea"?
It is unwise to expect help from people you do not know.
Traveling alone is easier than traveling with a group of people.
It is unrealistic to plan a trip without knowing your destination.
Circumstances can quickly change when least expected.
Based on line 34 of "Sacagawea", what can the reader infer about Lewis?
Lewis wants to prove to Clark the importance of scouting ahead.
Lewis is concerned about the Shoshoni’s intentions.
Lewis did not expect to find such a large group of Shoshoni warriors.
Lewis wants the Corps to help him develop a plan of defense.
What does the conversation in lines 19 through 26 in "Sacagawea" reveal about Charbonneau?
Charbonneau has not told Clark what he is really thinking.
Charbonneau disagrees with the decisions being made by Clark.
Charbonneau does not think Clark knows that their equipment is failing.
Charbonneau knows the rest of the crew feels the same way about Clark.
What do the stage directions in line 12 of "Sacagawea" help the reader understand?
Sacagawea’s familiarity with the area
Why the Corps wants to find the Shoshoni
Sacagawea’s feelings about her native land
Why the Corps needs to save time
Read line 33 of "Sacagawea".
(And suddenly the group finds themselves surrounded by silhouettes and the sound of voices—horses—rising like a tidal wave around them.)
What does the author’s use of simile help emphasize?
The strategy that Lewis and Clark created to deal with a threat to their crew
The overwhelming experience of being approached by the Shoshoni warriors
The eagerness of the Shoshoni warriors to reconnect with a tribe member
The extreme effects that being in the wilderness have on Lewis and Clark
