Drum Dream Girl

Why does the author call the drum dream girl brave?

• She plays drums even though she is very young.

• She plays drums even though people tell her not to.

• She plays drums even though her sisters think they are better.

• She plays drums even though she does not know many songs.

After the drum dream girl meets her teacher, how does she become a better drummer?

• She watches drumming.

• She practices drumming.

• She listens to drumming.

• She thinks about drumming.

Why does the drum dream girl only dream about drumming at first?

• Only boys are allowed to drum.

• Only adults are allowed to drum.

• Only teachers are allowed to drum.

• Only band members are allowed to drum.

The drum dream girl’s teacher was amazed by her playing. What does the word amazed mean?

• upset

• proud

• scared

• surprised

Why does the author repeat the words "and she practiced" on page 102?

• because she didn't know what else to write

• because she was bored

• to emphasize how much the girl practiced drumming

• to practice her spelling words

The drum dream girl's teacher was amazed by her playing. What does the word amazed mean?

• upset

• proud

• scared

• surprised

What did the girl dream about?

• singing with a band

• playing with birds

• leaving the island

• playing the drums

What did her father do to determine if her drums deserved to be heard?

• he found a drum player to decide

• he hired a music judge

• he made her play for a crowd

• he found a music teacher to decide

What change happened at the end?

• only boys could play the drums

• girls were allowed to play the drums

• girls were allowed to start bands

• boys were not allowed to play the drums

What is the main theme of 'Drum Dream Girl'?

• A) Perseverance and breaking barriers

• B) Friendship and loyalty

• C) Adventure and exploration

• D) Love and romance