Mrs. Hoots, 5th. grade Comprehension, Lesson 2

Which sentence best states a theme of the play?

• People who keep secrets can never be trusted.

• People from different places have trouble getting along.

• The strongest teams stick together and support each other.

• Summer camp is the perfect place to learn about your family history.

Read these sentences from the play.

Althea: Okay, so I don't have anything that I'm good at back home. Here, I'm good at stuff....

If I take home the camp trophy, then I can remember I'm good at something.

Which theme do these sentences illustrate?

• It is selfish to brag about your strengths.

• It is important to feel special and talented.

• Being identified as special makes people feel lonely.

• It is impossible to feel special unless you win an award.

Which sentence from the play best supports the theme of being open-minded about people?

• "Now I know why Rena is being so secretive."

• "That's not a good sign-but never judge a book by its cover, right?"

• "I'm hoping my new roomie will know how to ride a horse, unlike someone I know."

• "I know you hate swimming and that you're only taking lessons because you said you'd help me win."

Which of the following is NOT a reason Althea thinks Rena is a princess?

• Rena thinks the lake is too cold.

• Rena is very formal when she speaks.

• Rena complains about the smell of the stables.

• Rena wins the horse-jumping competition in the tournament.

What is the main plot event of Scene IV?

• Althea mimics Rena's accent.

• Rena agrees to jump Charger.

• Misty, Althea, and Rena arrive at camp.

• The first event of the tournament begins.

Which scene contains the resolution of the play?

• Scene VIII

• Scene IX

• Scene II

• Scene V

How does the setting influence the events of the play?

• It limits all plot events to indoor places.

• It makes the plot slow down at the end.

• It means there are no adults to supervise events.

• It gives the girls freedom to learn and try new things.

Which word best describes Althea?

• competitive

• fearful

• humorous

• unprepared

Which statement best states what Althea and Rena have in common?

• They speak in similar ways.

• They are from the same town.

• They both want to do their best.

• They don't have anything they are good at back home.

How does Rena change during the play?

• She becomes better friends with Julio.

• She becomes more comfortable at camp.

• She learns that she dislikes horseback riding.

• She learns to be a leader to younger campers.