I Don't Mean to Brag, But....

Read this summary of the scene written by a student.

Finn, Mia, and Zelda meet in the cafeteria after school. Finn has saved Mia and Zelda seats. Mia explains that she is happy to sit far away from Andy and Sue because they like to brag about themselves. But then Mia spends the whole scene bragging about her family's accomplishments.

Which sentence in the student's summary is unnecessary?

• Finn, Mia, and Zelda meet in the cafeteria after school.

• Finn has saved Mia and Zelda seats.

• Mia explains that she is happy to sit far away from Andy and Sue because they like to brag about     themselves.

• But then Mia spends the whole scene bragging about her family's accomplishments.

The stage directions and dialogue in paragraphs 1 and 2 indicate that Finn should

• wave his arms to get the attention of Mia and Zelda

• raise his hands in the air showing his indifference about the seats he has saved

• give a thumbs-up indicating his good luck in saving the seats

• pinch his nose to comically show his negative view of Andy and Sue

Which of these conclusions about Mia is supported by the stage directions in paragraphs 5, 9, and 11?

• Mia is a well-informed and connected friend due to her access to technology.

• Mia is self-centered and distracted by her access to technology.

• Mia is aware of her own faults and those of her friends.

• Mia is from an era when people have little interest in schoolmates or family.

As used in paragraph 7, the word civic-minded means-

• competitive with other local citizens

• aware of local politics

• concerned with helping the community

• knowledgeable about local history

Based on the details from Mia's dialogue, the reader can infer that-

• Mia is likely to become a fashion model

• Mia's brother is very popular at school

• Mia's mother participates in local events

• Mia will ask her dad to adopt an animal

The playwright uses dialogue and actions to suggest that Finn and Zelda are-

• witty and clever

• thoughtless and rude
  

• pushy and conceited

• tolerant and caring