The Miracle of Spring

Read the stage directions for the King’s third set of lines in Act I. What does the word aggravated mean?

• worried

• careless

• angered

• surprised

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the King’s main quarrel with Spring?

• • She rarely agrees with him on any ruling.

• • She spends too little time in the kingdom.

• • She makes the workers neglect their jobs.

• • She favors the plants and animals over him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which statement best explains why the dream is important to the play?

• • It shows what might happen if the King’s orders are followed.

• • It shows that the plants and animals don’t get along well.

• • It explains why the King is feeling ill.

• • It explains how a real trial is run.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.W.5.9A

Which character in the play is an example of personification?

• King

• Spring

• Door Guard

• Prime Minister

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the main theme of the play The Miracle of Spring?

• • Cooperate with others.

• • Remember to have fun.

• • Respect those you rule over.

• • Appreciate the environment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

A person in court who says what they saw.

• attempted

• restrain

• contempt

• presiding

• witness

You tried to do something.

• attempted

• restrain

• contempt

• presiding

• witness

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Being in charge of an event.

• attempted

• restrain

• contempt

• presiding

• witness

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Showing littlle or no respect.

• attempted

• restrain

• contempt

• presiding

• witness

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RL.5.4

Holding back from doing something you want to do.

• attempted

• restrain

• contempt

• presiding

• witness

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C