Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie Chs 1-4

Which of the following is author's craft?

• The use of sarcasm to create a humorous tone

• The use of quotation marks to show dialogue

• Using facts and opinions to prove claims

• Using capitals and periods to show the beginning and endings of sentences

Steven chooses to write about (a)   in Miss Palma's class.

• his brother
• his dad
• Drums
• dangerous pie

Why can't Steven concentrate on his journal assignment at the beginning of the novel?

• Renee Albert

• Lunch

• Miss Palma

• His brother, Jeffrey

What is 'moatmeal'?

• Jeffrey's way of saying oatmeal

• Jeffrey's way of saying pie

• Jeffrey's way of saying cereal

• Jeffrey's way of saying granola bar

What nickname do Steven's band members give him?

• The Peasant

• The King

• The Duke

• The Count

Why is it a big deal for Steven to be in his school Band?

• Steven was the first seventh grader to ever be admitted in the band

• It was an all girl band and he was the only guy

• He could play multiple instruments

• He was a paid performer

What makes Steven's drum sticks 'Special Sticks?'

• They were signed by his favorite drummer

• He bought them with his hard-earned money

• He found them in a favorite thinking spot

• His band teacher gave them to him as a sign of faith

Why doesn't anyone take Jeffrey seriously when he says his 'parts hurt?'

• They think he is being a typical little kid

• They think he is funny

• They do not know what that means

• They do not care

Who is Mr. Watras?

• Band teacher

• Guidance counselor

• Math teacher

• Custodian

What is Dangerous Pie?

• The concoction that Jeffrey made

• The pie that made Steven sick at Thanksgiving

• A super hard math equation

• The most disgusting pizza ever