Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie - Chapters 17 - 19

1.

Multiple Choice

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What does Jeffrey call the trip that he, Steven and his dad take to Philadelphia for cancer treatment?

A Men's Journey

A Guys' Getaway

The Boys' Big Trip

The Fellas' Field Day

2.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

On their trip to the hospital in Philadelphia what important item did the Alper men forget at home?

Matt Medic

instructions from the mother

Steven's school books

special sticks

3.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Where does Steven's mother spend her time while Jeffrey is asleep or occupied?

in the chapel

by his bedside

in the waiting room

pacing the halls

4.

Multiple Choice

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Who does Steven meet at the hospital?

Mrs. Galley

Samantha

Jennifer

Rylee

5.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What does she make Steven promise?

to hold Jeffrey's hand

to stay with Jeffrey

to help his parents out at home

to pass math

6.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What does Steven give Samantha has an early birthday gift?

a piece of cake

his favorite practice sticks

Matt Medic

a hand drawn picture

7.

Multiple Choice

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What does the doctor tell Mr. Alper about Jeffrey's condition?

He's doing great and should be well in no time at all

He's responding much better to the chemotherapy than most

His liver tests are not very good and he needs to watch him closely

Jeffrey has turned into an X men

8.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Towards the end, Steven realizes that "for possibly the first time since all this had started," he...?

Stopped being mean and started being nice

Stopped feeling sorry for himself and thought of other people's situations

Stopped crying all the time and starting crying only sometimes

Stopped liking Renee and started like Annette

9.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Steven's dad finally tells him he's willing to let him have the benefit concert, but he probably won't go

True

False

10.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Who gave Steven a book that he was reading whenever he had some extra time?

Mrs. Galley

Annette

Renee

his mother

11.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Who else is reading Steven's new book?

his dad

his mom

Jeffrey

Annette

12.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Renee and Annette show Steven the program made for the concert, give him an update on the sales total, and tell him all proceeds will go to the "Jeffrey Alper Medical Trust".

What character traits do Renee and Annette portray?

conceited and selfish

proud and compassionate

disappointed and helpless

thoughtless and excited

13.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Why does Steven get called to the office?

to tell Steven that Jeffrey went back into the hospital

Mom and Jeffrey wanted to spend time with him on the day of his big concert

Renee and Annette wanted to show Steven their haircuts

His grandma had hurt herself.

14.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What did the band members do to show their support for Jeffrey?

They all shaved their heads and the girls cut their hair short

They wore shirts with Jeffrey's face on them

They let Jeffrey play the drums for the big finale

They picked him up on their shoulders and brought him out on stage with them

15.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

When Steven first saw the other band members what made him think he had "screwed up" on his uniforms?

They were wearing bright red t-shirts and he wasn't

They all had on blue jeans and he was wearing black

They were wearing red baseball caps and Steven didn't have one

Everyone was wearing their "We love you Jeffrey" shirt

16.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Steven's dad comes and addresses (talks to) the band. What does he say?

He is embarrassed by what the band did for his family and he leaves the concert

That he didn't want to accept charity, but he changed his mind and wants to be with his family

That he appreciated what the band did for his family, but they cannot accept the money

17.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

The Alper family has to leave the concert Why?

Steven decides he cannot perform his drum solo

Dad needs to go back to work, so the whole family leaves the concert

Jeffrey gets a fever, throws up.

18.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Why does Steven decide to skip out on the biggest moment of his life (his drum solo)?

Steven decides he cannot perform his drum solo because he is so nervous

Steven remembers what Samantha said, "Stay with your brother no matter what."

Steven is angry at his dad for leaving his concert

19.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Annette kisses Steven and says...

"I worked so hard to make this concert a success!"

"We make a good team!"

"Good Luck at the hospital and take care of Jeffrey!"

20.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What lesson does Steven learn in this chapter?

he is truly loved by his family and friends

he worries that his family will not have enough money to pay their medical bills

he is jealous of the attention Jeffrey continues to get from everyone

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