A
Who believes there could be life on Mars?
A. Norah
B. Renee
C. Both
A. Norah
Where is the setting?
SETTING: A girl’s bedroom.
Where does Renee want to work?
A. USA
B. Italy
C. Africa
D. Australia
C. Africa
Who wants to be a jet pilot someday?
A. Renee
B. Norah
C. Both
B Norah
“Now that Renee has gone home, you and I can have a genuine conversation about the future.”
Which phrase from line 2 best helps the reader understand the meaning of genuine?
A. “Now that Renee has gone home”
B. “conversation about the future”
C. “I can be honest”
D. “the answer I give"
C. “I can be honest”
Read line 5 from scene 2:“You’re right, Ms. Mirror: I could be ambitious and not even leave the ground!”
Which phrase from earlier in scene 2 best helps the reader understand the meaning of ambitious?
A. “wants to go far and be successful”
B. “do not want to be a pilot”
C. “I do like math and science”
D. “too afraid to travel into space”
A
Who feels responsible about doing homework ?
A. Renee
B.Norah
C. Both
A Renee
What is a cast?
A. The characters in the play
B. Where the drama takes place
C. The problem
D. Something you put on your arm if it's broken
A. The characters in the play
Which phrase best describes the two characters?
A. childish and silly
B. frightened and upset
C. hopeful and confident
D. worried about leaving home
C. Hopeful and confident
Select two ways Norah is different in scene 2 from the way she was in scene 1.
A. She feels ashamed in scene 2 because she was mean to Renee.
B. She can be more honest in scene 2 because she is alone.
C. She is more afraid in scene 2 because she hates to fly.
D. She feels lonely in scene 2 because Renee has left.
E. She discovers a new wish for her future in scene 2.
B and E
Which sentence explains how the character of Norah develops in scene 2?
A. Scene 2 shows how deeply committed she is to her career choice of being a pilot.
B. Scene 2 shows that she is not as sure about her career choice as she seems to be in scene 1.
C. Scene 2 shows that Norah knew that she wanted to become an inventor all along.
D. Scene 2 shows that Norah doesn’t care about a career choice as long as she can live in Africa.
B
"Then, I want to go on a mission to Mars. I want to learn all about the rocks and the water. Maybe I’ll even meet a Martian!"
What is a martian?
A. Rocks
B. Astronaut
C. Alien
D. Famous person
C. Alien
What theme is developed by the details in scene 1 and scene 2?
A. Be true to yourself.
B. Honesty is the best policy.
C. It is important to help others.
D. Knowledge is power.
A. Be true to yourself.
Which sentence from the play shows the characters being positive?
A.“I wish this mirror could talk and tell us what will happen in the future.”(paragraph 1)
B.“There aren’t any Martians, silly.” (paragraph 6)
C.“Well, there could be some Martians hiding underground.” (paragraph 7)
D.“It won’t matter how far away I am because you’ll be able to fly tosee me.” (paragraph 8)
D
"Did you ever think of that? (turning around to face RENEE) What do you want to be when you grow up?"
(turning around to face RENEE) is....
A. characters
B. stage directions
C. Script
D. Stanze
B. stage directions
Who hopes they will still be friends when they are adults
A. Norah
B. Renee
C. Both
C. both
Which two sentences belong in a summary of scene 2?
A. Norah admits that she does not actually want to be a pilot.
B. Renee leaves Norah’s house to go home and do her homework.
C.The mirror tells Norah that she should become a jet pilot.
D.Norah describes some of the things she imagines inventing.
E. The two girls realize that they will never know what the future holds.
A and D
How does Norah’s addressing the mirror directly in line 5 affect the drama?
A.Her action frees both characters to reveal their deepest desires.
B.Her action forces both characters to hide their deepest desires.
C.Her action allows both characters to know what their futures will be.
D.Her action allows both characters to control what happens in the future.
A.Her action frees both characters to reveal their deepest desires
Which is the best summary of scene 1?
A. Two girls talk to a mirror that gives them advice.
B. Two good friends share their dreams for the future.
C. Two friends visit each other but do not get along.
D. Two girls from different towns discuss their hopes
B. Two good friends share their dreams for the future.
Read line 4 from the play.
“Well, we might live far away from each other, depending on what kinds of careers we have.”
Which phrase from the play best helps the reader understand the meaning of careers?
A. “visible in the mirror”
B. “want to be an astronaut”
C. “learn all about the rocks”
D. “meet a Martian”
B. “want to be an astronaut”