"A Hard Rain" and "My River" Test Review

Erica's dialogue in Scene 1 mainly relates to the idea that she -

• misunderstands the purpose of modern technology

• feels frustrated about having to spend time at the cabin

• anticipates that the rain will ruin the entire trip to the cabin

• remembers the details of family trips better than her brother does

Reggie's dialogue in paragraph 5 through 11 suggest that he -

• is tired of bickering with Erica

• feels confident that Dad listened to the weather report

• is hopeful that he and Erica can enjoy their time at the cabin

• believes that indoor activities lead to boredom

The playwright uses the stage directions at the beginning and end of Scene 2 to highlight that Reggie -

• feels relieved that Erica chose to stay at the cabin

• think sthe storm is unlikely to end soon

• is worried that Erica will try to leave the cabin again

• is more concerned about Dad than he is telling Erica

Why does the playwright include the stage directions at the beginning of Scene 1?

• the show how the setting has caused a conflict for the characters

• to describe what time of day the characters arrived at the cabin

• to provide background information about the relationship between the characters

• to foreshadow the characters' actions later in the play

Erica's responses in Scene 1 are important because they show -

• how she handles criticism from others

• that she has a friendly relationship with Reggie

• how she reacts to difficult circumstances

• that she feels responsible for taking care of Reggie

What does deviated mean in paragraph 13?

• originated

• returned

• strayed

• recovered

The stage directions and dialogue in paragraph 35 indicate that Erica -

• thinks Dad will try to call her cell phone again

• realizes that she is not being supportive of Reggie

• knows that Reggie will help her if she asks

• decides she should remain inside the cabin

The playwright uses sounds of rain and thunder throughout the play mainly to -

• inform the audience about the progress of the storm

• give the characters a topic to discuss while they are waiting

• help the audience understand the character's changing relationship

• hint at how the characters will resolve their conflict

Which line from the poem best expresses why the speaker visits the river?

• "where I like to sit"

• "whispers excitedly"

• "They help you remember"

• "The trees murmur wisely"

Which theme is explored in the poem?

• Learning about the patterns of nature can be exciting

• Nature can provide perspective on life

• People should set aside time in their daily schedule to relax

• People who are honest with themselves are better able to appreciate life.