The Concert Morning Dilemma

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Why did Jessica pick Emma to hold her music for the concert?

Emma is Jessica's best friend
Emma threatened Jessica to pick her (correct)
Emma has long, shiny blonde hair
Emma is known for being very nice

Which of the following best describes Emma as portrayed in the text?

Unpopular and shy
Kind and friendly
Modest and humble
Intimidating and not very nice (correct)

What regretful comment did Emma make to Jessica after being chosen to hold her music?

"You’d better play well, don’t embarrass me." (correct)
"Good luck, you'll do great!"
"Make sure to have fun out there!"
"I believe in your abilities."

Why does the text imply that Jessica should have picked Joanne instead of Emma?

Joanne was Jessica's best friend (A) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Emma's appearance is highlighted in the text?

Her long, shiny blonde hair (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text characterize Emma's social standing in school?

One of the popular girls, despite not being very nice (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their descriptions:

Jessica = Narrator and protagonist Emma Walsh = Popular but not very nice girl chosen to hold Jessica's music Mrs. Padley = Concert organizer who asked recorder players to pick someone to hold their music Joanne = Jessica's best friend who was not picked to hold her music Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their relationships:

Jessica - Emma Walsh = Player - Music holder Jessica - Joanne = Best friends Emma Walsh - Other students = Popular but not necessarily liked Mrs. Padley - Recorder players = Concert leader - Participants Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with the characters involved:

Picking someone to hold music for the concert = Mrs. Padley Regretting a choice made based on pressure = Jessica Making a snide comment after being chosen = Emma Walsh Being a popular figure in school = Emma Walsh Signup and view all the answers

Match the physical description with the character:

Long, shiny blonde hair like a shampoo advert = Emma Walsh Nickname 'Jess' = Jessica Unspecified appearance but known for being popular = Emma Walsh Best friend of the protagonist = Joanne Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying