Question 1

2. Why is Erica shocked when she sees Amy’s artwork in Scene Two?

Accepted Answer

Amy’s artwork looks professional and advanced

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Amy copied one of Erica’s drawings

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Amy refused to explain her work

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Amy used expensive materials

Question 2

3. Which conflict BEST describes Erica’s struggle throughout the play?

Accepted Answer

Person vs. self

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Person vs. nature

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Person vs. society

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Person vs. technology

Question 3

4. In Scene Three, why does Erica take down her art from the wall?

Accepted Answer

She is embarrassed because she thinks her art is not good enough

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She is asked to remove it by the teacher

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She wants Amy to have more space

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She wants to take it home to revise it

Question 4

5. Amy’s difficulty with drawing hands shows that she—

Accepted Answer

is humble and sees flaws in her own work

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doesn’t like to draw people

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wants Erica to feel better

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dislikes showing her drawings

Question 5

6. Why does Erica avoid Amy in Scene Five?

Accepted Answer

She fears Amy will judge her artwork

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She is angry that Dan likes Amy’s drawings

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She wants to work on a new project first

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She thinks Amy is bragging

Question 6

7. What emotion is Erica feeling in Scene Six when she sees Amy with her sketchbook?

Accepted Answer

Envy

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Joy

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Relief

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Fear

Question 7

8. What does Erica finally admit to Amy in Scene Seven?

Accepted Answer

She believes her drawings are not as good as Amy’s

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She copied some of Amy’s drawings

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She wants to stop drawing altogether

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She thinks art class is too hard

Question 8

9. What is Amy’s purpose for telling Erica who her father is?

Accepted Answer

To show that she also feels intimidated by someone talented

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To explain why she dislikes drawing

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To convince Erica to take an art class

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To brag about her connections

Question 9

10. What can the reader infer about Amy when she says she was “terrified” to show Erica her art?

Accepted Answer

She experiences insecurity even though she is very skilled

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She wants to win an art contest

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She thinks Erica is a better artist

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She dislikes sharing her art with other students

Question 10

11. Which sentence BEST expresses the theme of the play?

Accepted Answer

Comparing yourself to others can prevent you from seeing your own strengths.

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Art is only for professionals.

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Talent always leads to confidence.

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People should never show others their artwork.

Question 11

12. What does Erica’s behavior with the crumpled drawings in Scene Four show about her character?

Accepted Answer

She is frustrated and overly self-critical

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She is lazy

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She is determined to try new styles

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She dislikes drawing

Question 12

14. What finally helps Erica agree to show Amy her drawings?

Accepted Answer

She realizes Amy struggles with self-doubt too

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Amy promises to give her free lessons

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Dan forces her to

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The art teacher encourages her

Question 13

15. Which line from the play BEST shows Erica’s turning point?

Accepted Answer

“Okay. I’ll… bring some drawings in tomorrow. Promise.”

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“It’s just a leg!”

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“I don’t even want to see them anymore.”

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“It’s not fair.”

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