Journeys Lesson 2 Test

What does the word contagious mean in this sentence?
I stayed home from school because my cold was contagious.

• painful

• annoying

• spreadable

• of the throat

What does secretive mean in this sentence?

Greg’s parents got secretive just before his birthday.

• anxious

• busy

• excited

• mysterious

What does the word immersed mean in the sentence?

We were so immersed in the game that we did not see Jack arrive.

• Behind

• Involved

• Unskilled

• Upset

What does the word discomfort mean in this sentence?

An ice pack eased the discomfort in his sprained ankle.

• Shrinking

• Unease

• Weakness

• Wetness

What does the word brandishing mean in this sentence?

Brandishing her soup spoon, she looked hungrily at the huge bowl of stew.

• Washing

• Polishing

• Holding up

• Putting down

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’s 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 supports the theme of being open-minded about people?

• Now I know why Rena is being secretive.

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

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

• I know you hate swimming and that you’re only taking lessons to help me win.

Which of the following is not a reason why 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.

How does the setting affect 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 the events.

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