1
Why does the play "Fire Safety" have three scenes?
A To introduce a new problem
B To introduce a new character
C To add humor
D To build tension
D
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Part A
The Fire Marshal was so frustrated in the first scene because
A The kids were too loud.
B The kids were not listening.
C The kids didn't know the answers.
D He didn't have questions for them to answer.
Part B
Which line from the play "Fire Safety" supports the answer in Part A?
A: 6 FIRE MARSHAL: Yes, Lucy, but I haven*t asked a question yet.
B: 5 LUCY: [Jumps up and down with her hand upJ Stop, drop, and roll!
C: 10 FIRE MARSHAL: Do any of you know the answer to the question I just asked?
D: 14 [Fire Marshal lets his head drop to his chest as the kids talk excitedly around him.]
B/D
11 Which of these is an important idea explored in the play "Fire Safety"?
Select TWO correct answers.
A. The best way to learn is to pay attention.
B. There's no wrong question.
C. Patience is a virtue.
D. Fire safety is important.
E. Fire Marshalls know everything,
A/D
Which of these is the best summary of the play "Fire Safety"?
A. The Fire Marshal was good at his job. He managed to teach the kids about fire safety, even though, they were too excited to listen.
B. The field trip was a big success. The kids learned about forest fires and house fires and got to participate in a simulation.
C. The Fire Marshal is trying to teach the kids fire safety, but they aren't paying attention. He takes them outside and talks about forest fires.
D. The kids are excited to do a fire simulation. They are having a hard time paying attention to the Fire Marshal, except when he talks to them about forest fires.
C
In line 40 of the play "Fire Safety", the word simulation means -
A. imitation of a situation
B. pretending
C. how a computer operates
D. trying to deceive
the word simulation means
A
In the play "Fire Safety" the kids are most likely excited because they —
A have never seen a fire
B have never experienced a fire simulation
C like to learn about new things
D are talking to a fireman
B
Read line 13 of the play "Fire Safety".
CAROL: Can we go for a ride on the truck, slide down the pole, and play with the dog? What about spraying the hose? It looks like a giant snake coiled up and ready to strike.
By having Carol describe the hose like a snake the playwright is —
A. suggesting Carol is afraid of the hose
B. showing how wild the kids are
C. showing how big and powerful it is
D. suggesting the hose is dangerous
C