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WorksheetsDrums, GIrls and Dangerous Pie Ch1-15
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 3hrs 10mins
"So how come when I wasn't looking, Jeffy got cancer?"
A mood that is expressed with this quote is...
Who is telling the story?
an outside narrator
Jeffrey
Steven
What was Steven’s first feeling when he found out Jeffrey had leukemia?
anger
relief
sorrow
What were the two D's of Steven's middle school nightmares?
dancing and dodgeball
dating and dodgeball
dancing and dating
How did Mr. Stoll react to Steven telling him he couldn't take drum lessons any longer?
He said that’s too bad
He said his lessons were free
He said he couldn’t give him lessons any more
Annette calls _____________ “Princess” in the beginning of the book.
herself
Renee
Steven
What did Mrs. Galley tell Steven to do about his nightmares?
Write down how he was feeling
Talk to his parents about it
Try working on the things you can change
Why was Jeffrey so excited about going back to the hospital?
He was going to miss school
They were going on a men’s journey
They were going to get snow cones
The only way Steven was communicating with the outside world was through his _____________.
English journal
phone messages
emails
____________ told Miss Palma about Jeffrey's condition.
Annette
Renee
Steven’s mom
Steven gave Renee ____________ to make up with her.
a cake
a card
a piece of gum
Annette fell _____________ and broke her _____________.
down the stairs; arm
off the bus; leg
on the ice; arm
What is the main setting(s) [time and place] of the story?
Near Philadelphia, PA; present day
Ohio; present day
New York City; past
What did Steven write his journal “the most annoying thing in the world” about? (Ch. 1)
Annette
Jeffrey
Renee
What happened while Steven was making Jeffrey breakfast? (Ch. 2)
Jeffrey threw up
Jeffrey got a nose bleed
Jeffrey burped
Why was it such a crisis for Steven to get the flu? (Ch. 10)
Because Steven was being dramatic
Because Jeffrey couldn't get sick
Because he would miss school
Jeffrey called cologne ____________.
boy perfume
male spray
man scent
Why was Jeffrey's prognosis considered moderate? (Ch. 6)
His odds of surviving was just over 50%
His odds of dying was just over 50%
His odds of surviving was 40%
Why did Steven shave his hair off? (Ch. 15)
He wanted to support his brother
He liked shaving his head
He was in a band
What was Mrs. Galley’s rule in order to get a candy heart? (Ch. 9)
Don't worry, be happy
Work on things you can change
You talk, you eat
What was Renee and Annette’s idea about the All-City Band and the high school’s new service learning requirement? (Ch. 16)
Teach instrument lessons for free
Volunteer at a shelter
Make their concert a benefit concert
What did Steven do when Renee came to his house to tutor him? (Ch. 11)
He kissed her
He let her in the house
He sent her away
PEASANT
a person who does farm work for wealthy landowners
choked; suffocated; smothered
embarrassed
ASPHYXIATED
embarrassed
choked; suffocated; smothered
moved down
MORTIFIED
moved down
a sudden awareness of something
embarrassed
DEMOTED
moved down
a sudden awareness of something
urge to vomit
REALIZATION
urge to vomit
a sudden awareness of something
amusing in an odd way
NAUSEA
urge to vomit
a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
amusing in an odd way
DROLL
a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
a main road or public highway
amusing in an odd way
INQUISITION
a main road or public highway
a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
not likely
THOROUGHFARE
a main road or public highway
confused
not likely
IMPROBABLE
to burn
confused
not likely
BAFFLED
to burn
confused
a person who does farm work for wealthy landowners
CAUTERIZE
to burn
a person who does farm work for wealthy landowners
choked; suffocated; smothered
Jeffrey bargained with God that if he ________ every day, Jeffrey would get better
flossed
prayed
went to church
made good choices
Who is the pretty girl that Steven saw while he was walking to the bathroom?
Annette
Renee
Jenna
Lisa
Why is Annette practicing so much?
she wants to make the high school band
she is trying out for Julliard
she wants to play a duet with Steven
the competition is tough
Steven and Jeffrey made a game out of who came to visit the house. Who came to visit?
frowny or cheery
happy or sad
fake or real
a teacher from school
What game did Steven and Jeffrey play while waiting to go to the dance?
checkers
chess
monopoly
cards
Steven couldn't decide what to wear to the school dance, what did Steven end up wearing?
a shirt on his floor
a shirt with a collar
a shirt and tie
a shirt with a stain
Who did Steven talk to at the dance?
Annette
Renee
Jenna
Rylee
Who had the DJ stop the music to make an important announcement?
Steven's mom
the principal
Renee
Annette
What happened Jeffrey's face?
He had another nosebleed the next morning.
His eyes turned back and blue
He fell going down the stairs for breakfast.
He had to wear a mask because of the cancer.
What did Steven make Jeffrey for breakfast?
oatmeal
toast
cereal
pancakes
While Steven went to school and tried to act like everything was normal, what did he think was happening with Jeffrey?
Jeffrey was eating cheesesteaks and having a great time.
Jeffrey was having medical tests done.
Jeffrey was sleeping at the hotel, not hospital.
Jeffrey was crying.
What was really happening to Jeffrey down in Philadelphia?
He was having medical tests done.
He was on vacation.
He was getting sleeping at the hotel.
He was eating cheesesteaks.
How is Steven able to practice on his drums extra every day and complete all of his homework?
He stopped doing his homework.
He works non-stop from the time he gets home from school.
He is eating his dinner while doing his homework.
He is getting tutored by Renee.
Who could tell something was going on with Steven?
Annette
Renee
his mom
his dad
Why does Steven fold his journal page down every day?
so his teacher knows it is private
so Annette won't peak and see what he is writing
folding the page means you are ready to share
he wants his teacher to write back
What happened to Steven as he was rocking out during band rehearsal?
Renee walked in and he messed up.
Renee walked in and he impressed her.
Mr. Watras gave him a standing ovation.
Annette walked in.
Why didn't Steven sleep in late on Saturday like he always does?
he is worried about his brother
Renee came over
his brother came home
his father thought it was Friday and woke him up
When Steven saw _______________ he knew Jeffrey must be really sick.
Jeffrey sleeping in the car.
Jeffrey's eyes were still black and blue.
Jeffrey had a tissue covering his nose.
Jeffrey had a bruise on his back.
How long did Jeffrey have a needle in his chest?
5 days
5 minutes
overnight
the week
What did Jeffrey get Steven as a souvenir?
orange tic tacs
a shirt from Philadelphia
a brownie from the hospital
drumsticks
What made Jeffrey throw up?
the smell of oatmeal
the long car ride
orange tic tac
his big lunch
What was Jeffrey's diagnosis
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
skin cancer
cerebal palsy
multiple sclerosis
What were Jeffrey's odds of survival?
just over 50%
just under 50%
just over 75%
just under 25%
What does Steven's mom offer to do in order to help Steven?
tell his school
get him a counselor
let him go to Jeffrey's next appointment
sign him up for private drum lessons
What did Steven write about for his journal entry on October 8th?
becoming a big brother
his new drum solo
Jeffrey's cancer
a fat cat
Who did Steven compare being a protector to Jeffrey to?
Robin Hood
his Gampa
a doctor
Superman
What was the real journal topic of the day?
favorite character in Huckleberry Finn
tragedy in your life
best day ever
what keeps you up at night
What happened when Jeffrey went to get the tissue?
he was limping
his nose we bleeding everywhere
his mother rushed to get the tissue for him
he fell in front of the doctor
Where does Jeffrey need to go for some medical tests?
Philadelphia
New York City
Pennsylvania
Boston
Why is Steven concerned about Jeffrey missing school?
he might miss the letter of the week
he will be behind his classmates
Steven doesn't want to take the bus alone
he is jealous
What made Steven cry?
Jeffrey wants Steven to go with him
Jeffrey has cancer
Jeffrey might miss a week of school
Steven can't say goodbye
What good news did Steven want to share, but there isn't a right time to do that?
Steven is going to be the star of the concert
Steven made the high school band
Steven likes Renee
Steven is doing really well on his journal writing
What does Steven decide is a big waste of money?
new drumsticks
drum lessons
uniforms for the All City Band
eating out every night
How did Steven pay Mr. Stoll?
special sticks
check
cash
loose change
What did Steven do with Mr. Stoll's payment?
kept it for himself
ripped it up
gave it back to his mom
slipped it into Mr. Stoll's music book
Why won't Annette be playing in the spring concert?
she got accepted to Julliard
she broke her arm
she broke her leg
she is removing herself
How did the rehearsal for "Cubana Be, Cubana Bop" go?
amazing, everyone clapped
Biff messed up on his solo
Renee came in and distracted everyone
Steven knocked over a conga drum
Annette was being Annette when she...
gave Steven a lecture
told Steven to stay away from Renee
tutored him in ELA and Social Studies
sat towards the front of the bus
Who did Steven keep dreaming about?
Jeffrey
Renee
Annette
his parents
Where does Steven's mother want him to go?
to Jeffrey's medical appointment
to the movies with friends
to after school help
to a therapy
How did Steven open up a conversation with Renee?
offering her gum
apologizing
asking for math help
sitting with her
Who does Steven tell about his dreams?
Mrs. Galley
Renee
Annette
his parents
What piece of advice does Mrs. Galley give to Steven?
Why don't you try working on things that you can change?
The more you talk about your feelings, the better you will feel.
Having a positive mindset will put in in a better state of mind.
You do you, and all will fall into place.
The topic for the journal entry is, “If you could pick one word in the English language to describe the universe, what would it be? Why?”
What word does Steven choose?
unfair
musical
horrible
close
What was the first thing that was unfair to Steven?
Annette hurting herself while trying to avoid the cat
Annette begin cut from the band
Renee ignoring him everyday
Miss Palma for reading his entries
What was unfair about Jeffrey?
someone called him bald
he can't go to school anymore
he needs to get medical treatments
he needs EMLA cream
What brave choice does Steven make?
shaves his head
goes to the hospital was Jeffrey
tells his parents about Renee
cries to Mrs. Galley
Who helps him shave his head?
Jeffrey
his mother
his father
Annette
What was the one negative about Steven shaving his head?
his head was cold
people stared at him
he got made fun of
Jeffrey was upset
