He is scared to sing in front of the other students.
He needs to ask his teacher for help with a music lesson.
In paragraph 1, what does Riley mean when he says his heart "pounds out a wild drum solo"?
He feels nervous before talking to Mrs. Ramirez
He wants to tell Mrs. Ramirez he feels ill.
He is eager to play a song for Mrs. Ramirez.
He is playing the drums outsidr Mrs. Ramirez's door.
What is the theme of the story?
Taking a risk can lead to success.
It can be hard to ask others for help.
To do something well, you have to practice it every day.
As you get older, it gets easier to perform on stage.
Which detail from the text supports your answer to question 3?
"I take a deep breath and open Mrs. Ramirez's door." (Paragraph 3)
"The drummer looks like a younger Mrs. Ramirez." (paragraph 12)
"I still remember the day I auditioned. I was sixteen and absolutely terrified." ([paragraph 15)
"If I drop out, nothing bad will happen, but nothing amazing will happen, either." (paragraph 22)
Why does Mrs. Ramirez show RIley an old photograph of herself?
to show that everyone has musical talent.
to show the importance of trying something new.
to show how clothing has changed over time.
to show that practice is key to being a good drummer.
In paragraph 7, Sir Kay says that Sir Ivaine is more polite than brave. Which statement below describes how Sir Ivaine tries to show that Sir Kay is wrong?
Sir Ivaine wants to prove that he can be both kind-hearted and polite.
Sir Ivaine wants to prove that he can defeat the Black Knight by himself.
Sir Ivaine wants to prove that he can be brave after a good meal of venison.
Sir Ivaine wants to prove that he can lead the company of knights.
Which statement below best supports the answer in Question 6?
“Among Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table was one who was a mixture of good and bad, as indeed most people are.”
“‘I have heard of this man,’ said the king, ‘and have often thought of sending someone to punish him.’”
“‘. . . . Sir King, I crave your permission to set forth to-morrow to slay this . . . pest in the land.’”
“It did not occur to him that in proving himself brave, he was also proving himself disobedient.”
Read the sentence from the passage. "Sir Ivaine was displeased; he thought that the adventure should be his alone." What does the prefix dis- mean in the word displeased?
Over
not
again
under
Reread paragraph 13. How is Sir Ivaine’s response to the king’s plan important to the theme of the story?
It shows he thought the knights named by the king were cowardly.
It shows he thought the Black Knight could be defeated quickly and easily.
It shows he did not think that evil deeds should go unpunished.
It shows he did not think carefully about what he was about to do.
Read the sentence from paragraph 20. "Then Sir Ivaine realized what his recklessness had cost him." Which three statements best describe how the consequences of Sir Ivaine’s actions support a story theme?
Sir Ivaine had learned how to win a fight.
Sir Ivaine needed to find a new company of knights.
Sir Ivaine had shown the king he was disobedient.
Sir Ivaine needed to prove himself again to the king.
Sir Ivaine had put his life in great danger.
Sir Ivaine would be embarrassed if he returned home.
