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- 1. Multiple Choice
Where do the events of this play take place?
in outer space
in a radio station
inside a box
on a farm in New Jersey
- 2. Multiple Choice
How does Carl Phillips show his impatience with Mr. Wilmuth?
He cuts off Mr. Wilmuth's story.
He asks Mr. Wilmuth to sit down
He refuses to speak to Mr. Wilmuth
He asks Mr. Wilmuth to write a story
- 3. Multiple Choice
What happens immediately after the top of the metal cylinder falls to the ground?
The entire field catches on fire.
A creature comes out
The police capture the creature
Phillips interviews Mr. Wilmuth
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why do the policemen hold a white handkerchief tied to a pole as the approach the metal object?
They want to clean the object
The want to use the pole as a weapon
They believe aliens use handkerchiefs
They want to show that they surrender
- 5. Multiple Choice
How does the reader know that the reporter is scared?
He jumps on the aliens back
He moves behind a stone wall
He laughs
He helps the alien out of the container
- 6. Multiple Choice
Read these stage directions from the end of the scene.
(Crash of microphone....then dead silence)
How does the scene MOST likely play out?
Another thing falls from the sky.
They capture the creature.
Phillips drops the microphone and runs away.
Mr. Wilmuth takes the microphone.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which descriptive sentence in the play provides the BEST evidence that the metal cylinder comes from another planet?
"The metal casing is definitely extraterrestrial."
"The end of the thing is beginning to flake off!"
"The monster or whatever it is can hardly move."
"Hundreds of cars are parked in a field in back of us."
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which character in the play speaks MOST formally?
The alien
Mr. Wilmuth
The policeman
Professor Pierson
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which sentence from the play is the BEST example of informal speech?
"I don't know what to think."
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mr. Wilmuth."
"I seen a kinda greenish streak and the zingo!"
"This thing is smooth and, as you can see, of cylindrical shape."
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the overall feeling of the characters at the end of the play?
Terrified
Happy
Sad
Mad
- 11. Multiple Choice
What does the word fluffy mean in the sentence below?
Mark asked to pet the fluffy bunny.
easy to see
hard to hold
soft to touch
hard to reach
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does the word joyous mean in the sentence below?
It was a joyous time when summer time came.
full of joy
unhappy
wanting to take a break
angry
- 13. Multiple Choice
What does the word rocky mean in the sentence below?
Tina climbed up the rocky mountain.
Slick
dry and dusty
covered with rocks
covered with snow
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does the word rainy mean in the sentence below?
The parade had to be cancelled because it was a rainy day.
having a lot of rain
having a lot of snow
having a lot of sunshine
high temperature
- 15. Multiple Choice
What does the word luminous mean in the sentence below?
The stars appeared luminous in the night sky.
dull
large
square
shiny
- 16. Multiple Choice
What does the word awe mean in the sentence below?
The sounds of the storm filled the crowd with awe.
anger
happiness
joy
wonder
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does the word conferring mean in the sentence below?
The coach is conferring with her team about having good sportsmanship.
discussing
seeing
yelling
laughing
- 18. Multiple Choice
What does the word alarmed mean in the sentence below?
Please do not be alarmed by the loud noise in the crowd.
amused
frightened
saddened
interested
- 19. Multiple Choice
What does the word daring mean in the sentence below?
She felt daring when she rode the roller coaster.
brave
hungry
sad
lonely
- 20. Multiple Choice
What does the word dangerous mean in the sentence below?
Crossing the road without looking is very dangerous.
full of wonder
likely to cause harm
very good
amazing
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