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Drums, GIrls and Dangerous Pie Ch1-15

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 3hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does Steven choose to write about for the most annoying thing in Miss Palma's class?
a)
Dull Pencils
b)
Popular Jocks
c)
His little brother, Jeffrey.
d)
His parents
2.
What one item is Jeffrey NOT allowed to touch?
a)
Steven's "special" drum sticks
b)
Steven's Journal
c)
Steven's Homework
d)
Steven's baseball bat
3.
Who is the narrator of the story?
a)
Jeffrey
b)
Mom
c)
Renee
d)
Stevem
4.
From what point of view is the story PRIMARILY written?
a)
First Person POV
b)
Third Person Limited
c)
Third Person Omnicient
d)
Third Person Objective
5.
How is the story primarily organized?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Sequence
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Chronological
6.
What extracurricular activity is Steven involved in?
a)
Varsity Soccer
b)
Jazz Band
c)
Art Club
d)
Tennis
7.
What was the inciting incident presented in Chapter 2?
a)
Renee said "hi" to Steven and he hadn't brushed his teeth.
b)
Mom found out that Steven is failing his classes
c)
Jeffrey used Steven's "special sticks" to make Dangerous Pie
d)
Jeffrey fell odd the stool in the kitchen and was sent to the ER
8.
Which of the following is part of the Author's Craft?
a)
The use of quotation marks "" to show dialogue
b)
The author uses sarcasm to create a humorous tone
c)
The author wrote the story in a series of poems
d)
The author uses facts and opinions to prove his claims
9.
What was Jeffrey diagnosed with at the end of chapter 3?
a)
Leukimia
b)
Bronchitis
c)
The flu
d)
Brain trauma
10.
Read the following quote from chapter 3:
"So how come when I wasn't looking, Jeffy got cancer?"
A mood that is expressed with this quote is...
a)
Guilt
b)
Pleasure
c)
Happiness
d)
Relief
11.
The author continues to use sarcasm in chapters 3 and 4....
a)
to show that Jeffery's diagnosis is serious
b)
to emphasize the guilt that mom feels
c)
to explain why Steven feels guilty about Jeffery's fall
d)
to convey Steven's humorous character despite a tragic accident
12.
Compare Annette's character to Renee's character.
a)
Annette is more caring, while Renee is more self-centered.
b)
Annette is very social, while Renee keeps to herself.
c)
Annette is described as beautiful to Steven, while Renee is not.
d)
Annette is good at sports, while Renee is best at theater.
13.
Why did the author choose to write this story in First Person POV?
a)
To give the reader insight to every character's thoughts
b)
To give the reader insight to only Jeffery's thoughts
c)
To give the reader insight to no character's thoughts
d)
To allow the reader to experience the story through the view of Steven
14.

Who is telling the story?

a)

an outside narrator

b)

Jeffrey

c)

Steven

15.

What was Steven’s first feeling when he found out Jeffrey had leukemia?

a)

anger

b)

relief

c)

sorrow

16.

What were the two D's of Steven's middle school nightmares?

a)

dancing and dodgeball

b)

dating and dodgeball

c)

dancing and dating

17.

How did Mr. Stoll react to Steven telling him he couldn't take drum lessons any longer?

a)

He said that’s too bad

b)

He said his lessons were free

c)

He said he couldn’t give him lessons any more

18.

Annette calls _____________ “Princess” in the beginning of the book.

a)

herself

b)

Renee

c)

Steven

19.

What did Mrs. Galley tell Steven to do about his nightmares?

a)

Write down how he was feeling

b)

Talk to his parents about it

c)

Try working on the things you can change

20.

Why was Jeffrey so excited about going back to the hospital?

a)

He was going to miss school

b)

They were going on a men’s journey

c)

They were going to get snow cones

21.

The only way Steven was communicating with the outside world was through his _____________.

a)

English journal

b)

phone messages

c)

emails

22.

____________ told Miss Palma about Jeffrey's condition.

a)

Annette

b)

Renee

c)

Steven’s mom

23.

Steven gave Renee ____________ to make up with her.

a)

a cake

b)

a card

c)

a piece of gum

24.

Annette fell _____________ and broke her _____________.

a)

down the stairs; arm

b)

off the bus; leg

c)

on the ice; arm

25.

What is the main setting(s) [time and place] of the story?

a)

Near Philadelphia, PA; present day

b)

Ohio; present day

c)

New York City; past

26.

What did Steven write his journal “the most annoying thing in the world” about? (Ch. 1)

a)

Annette

b)

Jeffrey

c)

Renee

27.

What happened while Steven was making Jeffrey breakfast? (Ch. 2)

a)

Jeffrey threw up

b)

Jeffrey got a nose bleed

c)

Jeffrey burped

28.

Why was it such a crisis for Steven to get the flu? (Ch. 10)

a)

Because Steven was being dramatic

b)

Because Jeffrey couldn't get sick

c)

Because he would miss school

29.

Jeffrey called cologne ____________.

a)

boy perfume

b)

male spray

c)

man scent

30.

Why was Jeffrey's prognosis considered moderate? (Ch. 6)

a)

His odds of surviving was just over 50%

b)

His odds of dying was just over 50%

c)

His odds of surviving was 40%

31.

Why did Steven shave his hair off? (Ch. 15)

a)

He wanted to support his brother

b)

He liked shaving his head

c)

He was in a band

32.

What was Mrs. Galley’s rule in order to get a candy heart? (Ch. 9)

a)

Don't worry, be happy

b)

Work on things you can change

c)

You talk, you eat

33.

What was Renee and Annette’s idea about the All-City Band and the high school’s new service learning requirement? (Ch. 16)

a)

Teach instrument lessons for free

b)

Volunteer at a shelter

c)

Make their concert a benefit concert

34.

What did Steven do when Renee came to his house to tutor him? (Ch. 11)

a)

He kissed her

b)

He let her in the house

c)

He sent her away

35.

PEASANT

a)

a person who does farm work for wealthy landowners

b)

choked; suffocated; smothered

c)

embarrassed

36.

ASPHYXIATED

a)

embarrassed

b)

choked; suffocated; smothered

c)

moved down

37.

MORTIFIED

a)

moved down

b)

a sudden awareness of something

c)

embarrassed

38.

DEMOTED

a)

moved down

b)

a sudden awareness of something

c)

urge to vomit

39.

REALIZATION

a)

urge to vomit

b)

a sudden awareness of something

c)

amusing in an odd way

40.

NAUSEA

a)

urge to vomit

b)

a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

c)

amusing in an odd way

41.

DROLL

a)

a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

b)

a main road or public highway

c)

amusing in an odd way

42.

INQUISITION

a)

a main road or public highway

b)

a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

c)

not likely

43.

THOROUGHFARE

a)

a main road or public highway

b)

confused

c)

not likely

44.

IMPROBABLE

a)

to burn

b)

confused

c)

not likely

45.

BAFFLED

a)

to burn

b)

confused

c)

a person who does farm work for wealthy landowners

46.

CAUTERIZE

a)

to burn

b)

a person who does farm work for wealthy landowners

c)

choked; suffocated; smothered

47.

Jeffrey bargained with God that if he ________ every day, Jeffrey would get better

a)

flossed

b)

prayed

c)

went to church

d)

made good choices

48.

Who is the pretty girl that Steven saw while he was walking to the bathroom?

a)

Annette

b)

Renee

c)

Jenna

d)

Lisa

49.

Why is Annette practicing so much?

a)

she wants to make the high school band

b)

she is trying out for Julliard

c)

she wants to play a duet with Steven

d)

the competition is tough

50.

Steven and Jeffrey made a game out of who came to visit the house. Who came to visit?

a)

frowny or cheery

b)

happy or sad

c)

fake or real

d)

a teacher from school

51.

What game did Steven and Jeffrey play while waiting to go to the dance?

a)

checkers

b)

chess

c)

monopoly

d)

cards

52.

Steven couldn't decide what to wear to the school dance, what did Steven end up wearing?

a)

a shirt on his floor

b)

a shirt with a collar

c)

a shirt and tie

d)

a shirt with a stain

53.

Who did Steven talk to at the dance?

a)

Annette

b)

Renee

c)

Jenna

d)

Rylee

54.

Who had the DJ stop the music to make an important announcement?

a)

Steven's mom

b)

the principal

c)

Renee

d)

Annette

55.

What happened Jeffrey's face?

a)

He had another nosebleed the next morning.

b)

His eyes turned back and blue

c)

He fell going down the stairs for breakfast.

d)

He had to wear a mask because of the cancer.

56.

What did Steven make Jeffrey for breakfast?

a)

oatmeal

b)

toast

c)

cereal

d)

pancakes

57.

While Steven went to school and tried to act like everything was normal, what did he think was happening with Jeffrey?

a)

Jeffrey was eating cheesesteaks and having a great time.

b)

Jeffrey was having medical tests done.

c)

Jeffrey was sleeping at the hotel, not hospital.

d)

Jeffrey was crying.

58.

What was really happening to Jeffrey down in Philadelphia?

a)

He was having medical tests done.

b)

He was on vacation.

c)

He was getting sleeping at the hotel.

d)

He was eating cheesesteaks.

59.

How is Steven able to practice on his drums extra every day and complete all of his homework?

a)

He stopped doing his homework.

b)

He works non-stop from the time he gets home from school.

c)

He is eating his dinner while doing his homework.

d)

He is getting tutored by Renee.

60.

Who could tell something was going on with Steven?

a)

Annette

b)

Renee

c)

his mom

d)

his dad

61.

Why does Steven fold his journal page down every day?

a)

so his teacher knows it is private

b)

so Annette won't peak and see what he is writing

c)

folding the page means you are ready to share

d)

he wants his teacher to write back

62.

What happened to Steven as he was rocking out during band rehearsal?

a)

Renee walked in and he messed up.

b)

Renee walked in and he impressed her.

c)

Mr. Watras gave him a standing ovation.

d)

Annette walked in.

63.

Why didn't Steven sleep in late on Saturday like he always does?

a)

he is worried about his brother

b)

Renee came over

c)

his brother came home

d)

his father thought it was Friday and woke him up

64.

When Steven saw _______________ he knew Jeffrey must be really sick.

a)

Jeffrey sleeping in the car.

b)

Jeffrey's eyes were still black and blue.

c)

Jeffrey had a tissue covering his nose.

d)

Jeffrey had a bruise on his back.

65.

How long did Jeffrey have a needle in his chest?

a)

5 days

b)

5 minutes

c)

overnight

d)

the week

66.

What did Jeffrey get Steven as a souvenir?

a)

orange tic tacs

b)

a shirt from Philadelphia

c)

a brownie from the hospital

d)

drumsticks

67.

What made Jeffrey throw up?

a)

the smell of oatmeal

b)

the long car ride

c)

orange tic tac

d)

his big lunch

68.

What was Jeffrey's diagnosis

a)

acute lymphoblastic leukemia

b)

skin cancer

c)

cerebal palsy

d)

multiple sclerosis

69.

What were Jeffrey's odds of survival?

a)

just over 50%

b)

just under 50%

c)

just over 75%

d)

just under 25%

70.

What does Steven's mom offer to do in order to help Steven?

a)

tell his school

b)

get him a counselor

c)

let him go to Jeffrey's next appointment

d)

sign him up for private drum lessons

71.

What did Steven write about for his journal entry on October 8th?

a)

becoming a big brother

b)

his new drum solo

c)

Jeffrey's cancer

d)

a fat cat

72.

Who did Steven compare being a protector to Jeffrey to?

a)

Robin Hood

b)

his Gampa

c)

a doctor

d)

Superman

73.

What was the real journal topic of the day?

a)

favorite character in Huckleberry Finn

b)

tragedy in your life

c)

best day ever

d)

what keeps you up at night

74.

What happened when Jeffrey went to get the tissue?

a)

he was limping

b)

his nose we bleeding everywhere

c)

his mother rushed to get the tissue for him

d)

he fell in front of the doctor

75.

Where does Jeffrey need to go for some medical tests?

a)

Philadelphia

b)

New York City

c)

Pennsylvania

d)

Boston

76.

Why is Steven concerned about Jeffrey missing school?

a)

he might miss the letter of the week

b)

he will be behind his classmates

c)

Steven doesn't want to take the bus alone

d)

he is jealous

77.

What made Steven cry?

a)

Jeffrey wants Steven to go with him

b)

Jeffrey has cancer

c)

Jeffrey might miss a week of school

d)

Steven can't say goodbye

78.

What good news did Steven want to share, but there isn't a right time to do that?

a)

Steven is going to be the star of the concert

b)

Steven made the high school band

c)

Steven likes Renee

d)

Steven is doing really well on his journal writing

79.

What does Steven decide is a big waste of money?

a)

new drumsticks

b)

drum lessons

c)

uniforms for the All City Band

d)

eating out every night

80.

How did Steven pay Mr. Stoll?

a)

special sticks

b)

check

c)

cash

d)

loose change

81.

What did Steven do with Mr. Stoll's payment?

a)

kept it for himself

b)

ripped it up

c)

gave it back to his mom

d)

slipped it into Mr. Stoll's music book

82.

Why won't Annette be playing in the spring concert?

a)

she got accepted to Julliard

b)

she broke her arm

c)

she broke her leg

d)

she is removing herself

83.

How did the rehearsal for "Cubana Be, Cubana Bop" go?

a)

amazing, everyone clapped

b)

Biff messed up on his solo

c)

Renee came in and distracted everyone

d)

Steven knocked over a conga drum

84.

Annette was being Annette when she...

a)

gave Steven a lecture

b)

told Steven to stay away from Renee

c)

tutored him in ELA and Social Studies

d)

sat towards the front of the bus

85.

Who did Steven keep dreaming about?

a)

Jeffrey

b)

Renee

c)

Annette

d)

his parents

86.

Where does Steven's mother want him to go?

a)

to Jeffrey's medical appointment

b)

to the movies with friends

c)

to after school help

d)

to a therapy

87.

How did Steven open up a conversation with Renee?

a)

offering her gum

b)

apologizing

c)

asking for math help

d)

sitting with her

88.

Who does Steven tell about his dreams?

a)

Mrs. Galley

b)

Renee

c)

Annette

d)

his parents

89.

What piece of advice does Mrs. Galley give to Steven?

a)

Why don't you try working on things that you can change?

b)

The more you talk about your feelings, the better you will feel.

c)

Having a positive mindset will put in in a better state of mind.

d)

You do you, and all will fall into place.

90.

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?

a)

unfair

b)

musical

c)

horrible

d)

close

91.

What was the first thing that was unfair to Steven?

a)

Annette hurting herself while trying to avoid the cat

b)

Annette begin cut from the band

c)

Renee ignoring him everyday

d)

Miss Palma for reading his entries

92.

What was unfair about Jeffrey?

a)

someone called him bald

b)

he can't go to school anymore

c)

he needs to get medical treatments

d)

he needs EMLA cream

93.

What brave choice does Steven make?

a)

shaves his head

b)

goes to the hospital was Jeffrey

c)

tells his parents about Renee

d)

cries to Mrs. Galley

94.

Who helps him shave his head?

a)

Jeffrey

b)

his mother

c)

his father

d)

Annette

95.

What was the one negative about Steven shaving his head?

a)

his head was cold

b)

people stared at him

c)

he got made fun of

d)

Jeffrey was upset