WorksheetsDrums, Girls & Dangerous Pie Chs 1-4
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is author's craft?
The use of sarcasm to create a humorous tone
The use of quotation marks to show dialogue
Using facts and opinions to prove claims
Using capitals and periods to show the beginning and endings of sentences
Steven chooses to write about (a) in Miss Palma's class.
Why can't Steven concentrate on his journal assignment at the beginning of the novel?
Renee Albert
Lunch
Miss Palma
His brother, Jeffrey
What is 'moatmeal'?
Jeffrey's way of saying oatmeal
Jeffrey's way of saying pie
Jeffrey's way of saying cereal
Jeffrey's way of saying granola bar
What nickname do Steven's band members give him?
The Peasant
The King
The Duke
The Count
Why is it a big deal for Steven to be in his school Band?
Steven was the first seventh grader to ever be admitted in the band
It was an all girl band and he was the only guy
He could play multiple instruments
He was a paid performer
What makes Steven's drum sticks 'Special Sticks?'
They were signed by his favorite drummer
He bought them with his hard-earned money
He found them in a favorite thinking spot
His band teacher gave them to him as a sign of faith
Why doesn't anyone take Jeffrey seriously when he says his 'parts hurt?'
They think he is being a typical little kid
They think he is funny
They do not know what that means
They do not care
Who is Mr. Watras?
Band teacher
Guidance counselor
Math teacher
Custodian
What is Dangerous Pie?
The concoction that Jeffrey made
The pie that made Steven sick at Thanksgiving
A super hard math equation
The most disgusting pizza ever
How does Steven feel about his little brother Jeffrey?
He thinks he is the most annoying thing in the world
They are best friends
He doesn't like Jeffrey
He doesn't have a little brother Jeffrey
What does Steven do during Opportunity Period?
Practice the drums
Search for Renee Albert
Hide outside
Write in his journal
What is the name of Steven's band?
Twisted Sisters
Bright Boys
Beatles
Describe the 'special sticks...'
The special sticks are drum sticks that are autographed by a member of the Dave Matthews Band. Jeffrey uses them to make 'dangerous pie.'
Steven uses his sense of humor and playing the drums to help him with Jeffrey's illness
The sticks are an opportunity for Steven to play drums at a higher, more sophisticated level.
The sticks symbolize bravery.
From whose perspective is the novel told from (POV)?
Steven
Jeffrey
Annette
Dad
