DO NOT WRITE ON THIS TEST! DO NOT WRITE ON THIS TEST! 7th Grade Drama Summative Assessment

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1 7th Grade Drama Summative Assessment Questions for the video clip from the movie A Christmas Carol. Learning Target: I can analyze the effects of the techniques of various dramatic mediums. 1. At the beginning of the scene, what kind of mood does the music create? a. angry b. joyful c. depressing d. frightening 2. Which of the following techniques indicates that this story is set during the 1800s? a. props such as a candle and a feather pen and ink b. music that is performed by Christmas carolers c. camera angles that show close-ups of charactersʼ faces d. verbal expression when actors speak with a British accent 3. When Bob Cratchit adds coal to the fire, Scrooge responds with Mr. Cratchit! Based on Scroogeʼs verbal expression, what emotion can you infer he feels? a. Sadness b. Excitement c. Anger d. Happiness 4. In this clip, Fred delivers a monologue in which he talks about all the benefits Christmas gives him. At the end of this monologue, Cratchit claps. What does this gesture indicate about Cratchitʼs feelings towards Christmas? a. Cratchit agrees with Scroogeʼs view of Christmas. b. Cratchit is undecided about his view of Christmas. c. Cratchit agrees with Fredʼs view of Christmas. d. Cratchit prefers to keep his feelings about Christmas to himself. 5. Pay close attention to the dialogue spoken between Fred and his uncle, Scrooge. What important piece of information does this dialogue reveal? a. It reveals that the resolution of the film will be unhappy, unsatisfying, and full of arguments. b. It reveals that the theme of the film is that people should stop arguing with family during the holidays. c. It reveals that the setting of the film is in London, England in the late 1800s during the Christmas holiday season. d. It reveals that the main conflict between Fred and Scrooge comes from their very opposite feelings toward Christmas.

2 Learning Target: I can analyze how a theme or central idea is developed over the course of a text. 6. By carefully observing Fredʼs interactions with Scrooge, you can learn the lesson that you donʼt have to let someoneʼs negative attitude prevent you from having a positive attitude. Which of Fredʼs actions in the film demonstrates this theme? a. Fred describes how much he loves his wife, even though she was poor. b. Fred invites Scrooge to have dinner with him, even though Scrooge states he already has plans with someone else. c. Fred cheerfully wishes Scrooge a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, even though Scrooge angrily told Fred to stop wasting his time. d. Scrooge calls Fred an idiot for making him late for an appointment. 7. Which characterʼs actions and dialogue show the central idea that Christmas is a time of joy and kindness toward others? 1. Scrooge 2. Cratchit 3. Fred a. 1 and 2 b. 1 and 3 c. 1, 2, and 3 d. 2 and 3 Learning Target: I can analyze how particular literary elements interact over the course of a drama. 8.In the video clip from A Christmas Carol, what effect does the weather have upon the plot of the story? a. The cold weather causes Mr. Scrooge to be particularly happy since it makes so many people uncomfortable. b. The cold weather causes Tiny Tim to fall on the icy streets, hurting his leg and making him need a crutch. c. The cold weather exposes Mr. Scroogeʼs greed since the viewer can see he cares more about saving money than keeping his employees warm. d. The cold weather allows the geese to be stored outside until they are bought for Christmas dinner. 9.When Fred states, Merry Christmas to Uncle Scrooge, Scrooge replies, Humbug. What does this use of dialogue reveal about the characters of Fred and Uncle Scrooge? a. Fred enjoys teasing his Uncle Scrooge, and Scrooge doesn't like him because of it. b. Fred is trying to get on Scrooge's good side so he can borrow money, and Scrooge isn't falling for the trickery. c. They are both pretending they don't like each other even though they do. d. Fred believes in spreading Christmas cheer, and Scrooge believes it is a waste of time and energy.

3 10. Based on your observations of Fred and Cratchit, what element lets you know they have the same feelings about Christmas? a. In their dialogue, they discuss their families. b. They are both dressed in costumes of the Christmas season. c. Cratchit and Fred both exchange a Merry Christmas greeting. d. The music they are both humming is Christmas carols. 11. SCR--ANSWER THIS QUESTION IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET We can learn a lot about characters when they are shown in contrast to another character, a certain setting, or against music. These factors often reveal something about the characterʼs opinions or behaviors. How does A Christmas Carol reveal Scrooge's character through contrast against another character, setting, or music? Give at least two examples from the video to support your answer.

4 Questions for the excerpt from Getting Married 12.At the end of this excerpt, the stage directions state that the curtain falls, indicating the end of this scene. Based on this, what can you predict about the next scene of the play? a. The next scene will be part of a completely different play. b. The next scene will show a change in the setting. c. The next scene will show the same setting as the previous scene. d. The next scene will include at least three monologues. 13. What important information do the stage directions at the beginning of this excerpt provide? a. A description of the setting and the characters b. A description of the main conflict of the drama c. Foreshadowing about how the drama will end d. Flashbacks to the days when the characters first met 14. Reread the dialogue between Mrs. Bridgenorth and Collins at the beginning of the script. What information about Collinsʼs feelings are revealed by the stage directions in his dialogue that read (almost blushing)? a. Collins is embarrassed at Mrs. Bridgenorthʼs compliment. b. Collins is very hot from working in the kitchen all day. c. Collins is angry because Mrs. Bridgenorth is doing no work. d. Collins is in a hurry to prepare everything for the wedding. Learning Target: I can analyze the development of a theme over the course of a text. 15.One of the lessons you can infer from the conversation between Mrs. Bridgenorth and the General is A broken heart sometimes never heals. Which of the following quotes from the story best expresses this theme? a. Yes. I could never arrange anything--a wedding or even dinner--without some hitch or other. b. Send for the greengrocer, maʼam; thatʼs the secret to easy housekeeping. c. It must be twenty years since she refused you. d....she wonders when I am going to grow out of it. I know that I shall never grow out of it. Learning Target: I can analyze the effects of the techniques of various dramatic mediums. 16. ECR Playwrights and screenwriters often use different types of techniques to create mood, suspense, and setting in their productions. Stage directions are used to describe how characters speak and behave and to describe scenery and props. A. Identify three (3) different stage directions used in the passage from the Getting Married script. B. Describe how each of those stage directions affects the readerʼs perception or understanding of the drama.

5 Questions for the excerpt from Cyrano de Bergerac Learning Target: I can analyze how particular literary elements interact over the course of a drama. 17. In Cyrano de Bergerac, how does the use of dialogue contribute to the conflict? a. Cyrano won't be able to always sound like Christian when he is talking to Roxane. b. Roxane will fall in love with whomever is the most handsome. c. Cyrano's dialogue will be truthful since he is really in love with Roxane, but it will make her love Christian instead of him. d. Roxane will catch both of them talking underneath the balcony and will begin to hate them both. 18.This drama is told in chronological order. How does this use of chronological order help you understand the drama? a. It helps you understand the order in which the events occurred. b. It reveals the main conflict that Christian and Cyrano both love Roxanne. c. It helps you determine the setting, mood, and actions of the characters. d. It reveals the inner thoughts and feelings of each character. Learning Target: I can analyze the development of a theme over the course of a text. 19. One of the lessons you can infer from this excerpt from Cyrano de Bergerac is Being a true friend sometimes requires a person to make personal sacrifices. Which of the following events from the drama demonstrates this theme? a. Christian vows that Roxanne will be his girlfriend again. b. Roxanne asks Christian to visit her again soon. c. Christian repeats the words that Cyrano whispers to him from the shadows. d. Cyrano helps Christian impress Roxanne, even though Cyrano loves her, too. 20. SCR--ANSWER THIS QUESTION IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET. A secondary lesson you can learn from this excerpt from Cyrano de Bergerac is People are not always what they seem to be. What happens in the drama that leads you to understand this theme? Cite 1 piece of textual evidence to support your answer.