"The Show Must Go On"

Read paragraphs 1-3. What does the word agitated mean? 

• confident 
• bothered
• jealous
• tired

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Which phrase from the text best supports your answer to question 1? 

• "grumbled Mr. Griffin"
• "I scratched my head"
• "preparing diligently"
• "even practiced her lines in her sleep"

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Which of the following best describes a difference between Kristen and Mr. Griffen in the first part of the story?

• Mr. Griffin is less hopeful than Kristen that Li will show up. 
• Kristen thinks Li is a very responsible person, but Mr. Griffin doesn't. 
• Mr. Griffin believes Li is not as good an actress as Kristen thinks. 
• Kristen is worried about the play, while Mr. Griffin is worried about Li. 

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Which sentence from the story best supports your answer to question 3? 

• "Mr. Griffin entered the makeup room and asked me, "Kristen, you haven't heard from Li, have you?" 
• "Li usually calls me every day, but, come to think of it, she never called me today." 
• "It just isn't like her to miss opening night." 
• "I hope so, he replied as he trudged away, the flat tone of his voice suggesting that he had less confidence than I did." 

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Reread paragraphs 10-12. What do the events described in those paragraphs mainly show? 

• Everyone continued to prepared for the play and no one was worried about Li. 
• Kristen tried to get in touch with Li but couldn't. 
• It seemed more likely that Li wasn't coming and Kristen began getting really worried. 
• Kristen decided that she wasn't going to be best friends with Li anymore. 

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Which phrase from the story best supports your answer to question 5? 

• "time flew"
• "parents busily applied makeup"
• "my stomach was doing somersaults"
• "and I- her best friend" 

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Reread paragraphs 13-17. What do the paragraphs reveal about what both characters are wondering? 

• They wonder if Li will be able to be in the play. 
• They are wondering if they will still be friends. 
• They are wondering if Li will think soccer is more important than the play. 
• They are wondering if Mr. Griffin is still alive. 

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Which phrase from the story best supports your answer to question 7? 

• "practically had a heart attack"
• "my anger melted"
• "at  least our team won the championship"
• "I don't know what will happen?"

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Reread paragraphs 18-20. What do readers learn about Li's decision to continue with the play or not?

• She will not want to continue with the play. 
• She will continue with the play but won't do parts that involve flight.
• She will continue with the play. 
• She will not continue with the play but will help back stage. 

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Which phrase from the story best supports your answer to question 9? 

• "I'm sorry that I messed things up."
• "Some scenes may be awkward"
• "I'm certain that you'll find a graceful way."
• "her brilliant smile that lit up the room"

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