L1S5- The Trouble With Talent (Explain a Theme)

Last updated over 2 years ago

10 questions

Last updated over 2 years ago

10 questions

Question 1

What problem does Riley face in the story?

He is worried he is not a good singer.

He feels there is not enough time to practice.

He is scared to sing in front of the other students.

He needs to ask his teacher for help with a music lesson.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

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.

Question 4

"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)

Question 5

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.

Question 6

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.

Question 7

“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.”

Question 8

Over

not

again

under

Question 9

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.

Question 10

10.

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.

Sir Ivaine would have little hope of escape.

Question 1

He is worried he is not a good singer.

He feels there is not enough time to practice.

He is scared to sing in front of the other students.

He needs to ask his teacher for help with a music lesson.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

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.

Question 4

"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)

Question 5

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.

Question 6

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.

Question 7

“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.”

Question 8

Over

not

again

under

Question 9

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.

Question 10

10.

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.

Sir Ivaine would have little hope of escape.