Digging Up the Truth

Read line 25.

NELSON: Hi, Lucia. Where’d you get that book?

What is the most likely reason Nelson asks Lucia this question?

• To learn where he can buy the same book

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

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

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

What does the word assume mean in line 32?

• Suggest a different solution

• Realize something is missing

• Wonder about a problem

• Believe something without proof

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

• NELSON: Are you sure you didn’t find it here? (line 27)

• NELSON: Don’t you think that’s strange? (line 33)

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

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

Read line 45.

MR. LUND: Well, tomorrow is a new day.

What does this line suggest?

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

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

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

• Nelson should return to writing camp with Matt.

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

• He listens to Nelson talk about his problem.

• He tells Nelson to look through his backpack again.

• He looks through the house to find the book.

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

Read the dictionary entry.

check \ˈchek\ verb

1. to mark

2. to control

3. to search

4. to study

Which definition of check is used in line 21?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Read this stage direction from line 30.

LUCIA: [Closing the book and holding it to her chest.]

What does this stage direction suggest about Lucia?

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

• She wants to read the book before Nelson does.

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

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