Star Spangled Catastrophe

The title Star-Spangled Catastrophe gives the reader the impression that-

• there is going to be some kind of celebration having to do with the American flag.

• the play will be about stars spangling around cats.

• there will be some kind of problem having to do with the American flag.

• there will be prosperity with the American flag.

What is the best summary of the play?

• A boy is humiliated when he forgets the words to the national anthem while singing at a football game, but his friend helps him understand that many people have made similar mistakes.

• A boy is surprised to learn that he was filmed while singing the national anthem, but his friend promises to erase the recording.

• A boy is angry when he finishes singing the national anthem at a football game, but his friend persuades him to sing a different song later so that he can feel better.

• A boy is upset when he forgets the words to the national anthem, but his friend compliments his voice and makes him feel better.

One way Angie tries to encourage Pete is by...

• promising him that he will find great fame on the Internet

• explaining to him that she was too busy taping the football game to see his performance

• telling him that he will be on a video with others who also sang the national anthem at football games

• reminding him that singing the national anthem is something most people are not brave enough to do

In lines 18 through 23, the stage directions most help the reader understand the...

• F stress that the characters experience as a result of their responsibility

• H conflicting viewpoints of the characters

The title 'Star-Spangled Catastrophe' suggests a combination of what two elements?

• A) A celebration and a disaster

• B) A starry night and a peaceful event

• C) A patriotic event and a problem

• D) A musical performance and a triumph

What literary device is primarily used in the title 'Star-Spangled Catastrophe'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Alliteration

• C) Simile

• D) Personification

Which of the following best describes the tone of a play titled 'Star-Spangled Catastrophe'?

• A) Solemn and reflective

• B) Humorous and light-hearted

• C) Tense and suspenseful

• D) Patriotic and serious

In the context of a play, what does the term 'catastrophe' most likely refer to?

• A) A minor inconvenience

• B) A major disaster

• C) A humorous incident

• D) A surprising twist

If a character in 'Star-Spangled Catastrophe' forgets the words to a song, what theme might this represent?

• A) The importance of memory

• B) The fear of public speaking

• C) The unpredictability of life

• D) The value of friendship

What is the primary conflict in a story titled 'Star-Spangled Catastrophe'?

• A) Internal conflict within a character

• B) Conflict between two friends

• C) Conflict between a character and society

• D) Conflict between a character and nature