Digging Up the Truth (2022 STAAR)

1. Read line 25. What is the most likely reason Nelson asks Lucia this question?

• A. To learn where he can buy the same book

• B. To find out if she picked up his book in the library

• C. To get suggestions from her about where to look for his book

• D. To see if there is another copy of the book in the library

2. What does the word "assume" mean in line 32?

• F. Suggest a different solution

• G. Realize something is missing

• H. Wonder about a problem

• J. Believe something without proof

3. Which line from the play best supports the idea that Nelson realizes he made a mistake?

• A. Are you sure you didn't find it here? (line 27)

• B. Don' t you think that's strange? (line 33)

• C. Poor Lucia was telling the truth all along. (line 44)

• D. But now I have another plan. (line 48)

4. Read line 45. What does this line suggest?

• F. Nelson can improve the situation with Lucia and Ms. Chen.

• G. Lucia will notice that Nelson is being nice to her.

• H. Mr. Lund will help Nelson look for a new backpack.

• J. Nelson should return to writing camp with Matt.

5. Why is Mr. Lund important to the resolution of the play?

• A. He listens to Nelson talk about his problem.

• B. He tells Nelson to look through his backpack again.

• C. He looks through the house to find the book.

• D. He offers a way to apologize the next day at camp.

6. Read the dictionary entry. Which definition of "check' is used in line 21?

• F. Definition 1

• G. Definition 2

• H. Definition 3

• J. Definition 4

7. Read the stage direction from line 30. What does this stage direction suffest about Lucia?

• A. She wants to be sure to take the book when she leaves.

• B. She wants to read the book before Nelson does.

• C. She is upset that Nelson plans to write about the book.

• D. She realizes that Nelson thinks the book belongs to him.