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

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Read the play, and answer the questions that follow

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.

1

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.

1

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

1

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.

1

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

1

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

1

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

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

Which sentence in the student’s summaryis unnecessary?

The stage directions and dialogue inparagraphs 1 and 2 indicate thatFinn should—

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

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

Based on the details from Mia’s dialogue, the reader can infer that—

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

Which sentence in the student’s summaryis unnecessary?

The stage directions and dialogue inparagraphs 1 and 2 indicate thatFinn should—

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

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

Based on the details from Mia’s dialogue, the reader can infer that—

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

Which sentence in the student’s summary
is unnecessary?

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

Which sentence in the student’s summary
is unnecessary?

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