Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie Chapters 9-16

Why does Steven begin to constantly make promises to God?

• He tells himself that if he keeps these promises, Jeffrey will get better.

• He feels terrible about all of the mean things he has done to his brother.

• He hopes this will encourage God to help his parents through this difficult time.

• He thinks making promises will make it possible for him to trade places with Jeffrey.

Why does Steven tell Mrs. Galley about “the Dream” that involves Jeffrey sinking into the ground?

• Steven told Jeffrey about the dream, and now Jeffrey is scared.

• Steven is truly starting to trust Mrs. Galley based on his positive interactions with her.

• Steven feels he can’t tell his parents, and Mrs. Galley is the only other adult who will listen.

• Steven wants to tell Annette but is afraid she will think he is a terrible person for having the dream.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

Read the sentences from the novel.

[Mom] stepped through the mounds of hair all over the bathroom tiles…. Then she pushed back from me, held me at arm’s length, and turned me around, like I was a side of beef and she was a chef sizing me up for a barbecue.

Steven feels like a “side of beef” in this scene because his mom is—

• trying to guess when his hair will grow back

• examining him closely so she can fix his haircut

• deciding whether Steven should cover up his hair with a cap

• wondering whether Steven should leave some of his hair unshaved

In the chapter "Trouble", think about how Renee and Annette react to Steven. What is the difference?

• Renee and Annette act totally different. Renee ignores Steven, and Annette likes him.

• Renee and Annette act the same, they both like Steven.

• Renee and Annette both don't like Steven.

• None of the above.

In "Trouble", who told Miss Palma about Jeffrey's cancer? 

• Annette  
• Steven's mom
• Renee
• Mr. W, his band teacher 

Who is going to tutor Steven in everything except math?

• Miss Palma

• Annette

• Renee

• Mrs. Galley

Who is going to tutor Steven in math?

• Renee

• Annette

• Miss Palma

• Mrs. Galley

Why wasn't Steven super excited about the band performance?

• Jeffrey might not live to see it

• He lost a couple of weeks of practicing

• He needs to pass all of his classes to participate

• Renee won't be able to make it

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

What did Steven put on to be ready for math tutoring?

• cologne

• a collared shirt

• his band t-shirt

• new necklace

What is Steven forced to do at school?

• Tell the teachers about Jeffery
• Make a public apology to Annette
• Stay after for Detention