Using the information in paragraph 19, suggest a reason Mrs. Draginda asks the class to scream.

She wants them to overcome their self-consciousness.

Where & when did the events take place?

In the classroom during the first drama class.

What is happening to the main character?

She is meeting her drama teacher for the first time.

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1
What does "flinched" mean?
reacted
jumped
winced
cried
2
Using the information in paragraph 19, suggest a reason Mrs. Draginda asks the class to scream.
She wants to get them all into trouble.
She wants them to entertain her.
She wants them to overcome their self-consciousness.
She wants to test the soundproofing.
3
What does "clustered" mean?
close
stuck
grouped
gathered
4
What does "piercing" mean?
to poke holes
really bright
dark
discerning
5
What does "inhibited" mean?
restricted
self-conscious
selfish
unconscious
6
The phrase "her skin was dry and scaly" tells us her eczema medication "wasn't helping".
True
False
7
Where & when did the events take place?
In the classroom during the first Literature class.
In the classroom during the first drama class.
In the school hall during the first Literature class.
In the school hall during the first drama class.
8
What does "abruptly" mean?
suddenly
quickly
suddenly and unexpectedly
unexpectedly
9
"It felt good." (paragraph 26). What does "it" refer to?
Eliza's crying in her room.
Eliza's fear of judgement.
Eliza's act of screaming.
Mrs. Draginda's screaming.
10
What is happening to the main character?
She is meeting her drama friends for the first time.
She is meeting her English teacher for the first time.
She is meeting her classmates for the first time.
She is meeting her drama teacher for the first time.
11
In paragraph 12, why does Eliza choose to fall to the floor in her room?
She feels hopeless and alone.
She is expressing her despair.
She knows no one will hear her.
All of the above.
12
Who is the main character here?
Diana
Todd Zudder
Eliza
Mrs Draginda
13
What does "startled" mean?
scared
surprised
to begin
horrified
14
What does "save the theatrics" mean?
save the arts
start acting
stop being sad
stop being dramatic
15
What does "in a heap" mean?
in a pile
limp and lively
on the floor
limp and lifeless
16
What does "on friendly terms with" mean?
to be best friends with
to be nice to
to be comfortable with
to be close like family with
17
What does "be a blast" mean?
be super boring
be explosive
be great fun
be excitable

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