After Dark

1. What distracts Raven from delivering her line?

• A. A mouse under the desk
• B. The picture on Mo's shirt
• C. A bird on the windowsill
• D. The principal's announcement

2. Which of these things is NOT true about Bradley Honnaker?

• A. He was one of Mr. Trusk's students
• B. He disappeared on Halloween night, 1990
• C. He played the role of Hamlet in a play
• D. He founded the Toughs with Burger

3. Raven and Evette are best friends, but they're different. How so?

• A. Raven loves reading, writing, and acting, while Evette prefers playing sports
• B. Raven shows no fear going to the abandoned theater, while Evette is more timid
• C. Raven is obsessed with Edgar Allan Poe, but Evette has never even heard of him
• D. Raven volunteers for a part in the play, but Evette is too shy to read aloud in class

4. On Halloween, Raven is wearing her favorite Michael Myers t-shirt and her brother's black blazer. Why are these details important?

• A. They show how much Raven loves horror and how seriously she's taking her performance
• B. They underscore Raven's rebellious spirit and her disregard for her brother's rules
• C. They demonstrate Raven's sense of humor and her interest in goofy, vintage clothing
• D. They call attention to the fact that Raven doesn't care about clothes or what people think

5. "Narrator: The stage, draped on both sides with a heavy, blue, moth-eaten curtain, stands before them like an ancient altar awaiting sacrifice." What's the best description of this line?

• A. A metaphor that introduces a major conflict
• B. A simile that helps establish a creepy setting
• C. A simile that explains a character's motivation
• D. A metaphor that describes the story's theme

6. "(standing up and twirling around)" and "(gently taking Evette's hand)" These are two of Burger's stage directions in Scene 4. What do they communicate about his character?

• A. That he is uncoordinated and thinks he can read palms
• B. That he likes to dance and is actually a sweet person
• C. That he has trouble sitting still and lacks social skills
• D. That he prefers classical music and looks up to Evette

7. If he decides to tell him the truth, which of these things would Mo be most likely to say to Mr. Trusk on Monday?

• A. "Sorry, Mr. Trusk, but English is my least favorite class. I'm more of a Phys Ed guy."
• B. "The truth is Burger and I acted out on Friday because we were excited to trick-or-treat."
• C. "My friends and I would love to really perform 'The Raven' after school sometime."
• D. "Can you move my seat away from Raven and Evette? We have nothing in common."

8. Which of these lines does NOT show Raven's casual attitude about the Bradley Honnaker legend?

• A. Raven: Is this one taken? (She throws herself into the nearest velvet seat.)
• B. Raven: What do I have to say again?
• C. Narrator: Behind them, the lobby lights are flickering.
• D. Narrator: But Raven doesn't flinch.

9. At the end of the story, what do the air conditioning and bursts of icy air help create?

• A. A symbol of unity between the two groups
• B. An interesting detail about a main character
• C. A timeless theme and a welcoming setting
• D. An unresolved question and a sense of mystery

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