Plot, Setting, Character Events and Theme

Multiple Choice

The "A" on the plot diagram represents which stage of plot?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

The "B" on the plot diagram represents which stage of plot?

• Resolution

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

Multiple Choice

The "C" on the plot diagram represents which stage of plot?

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

Multiple Choice

The "D" on the plot diagram represents which stage of plot?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

The "E" on the plot diagram represents which stage of plot?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

What sentence best describes the main problem of the story?

• Ms. Gerber and the class don't know who did the drawing of them.

• The class doesn't know how to make the new student feel at home

• The new student can't keep up with the work.

• The class needs someone to do the sets for the class play.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describe how Erin's attitude changed throughout the story?

• In the beginning she was an artist and at the end she was a playwright

• In the beginning she was angry and at the end she was helpful

• In the beginning she was nervous and at the end she was frustrated with her classmates

• In the beginning she was shy and toward the end she felt thrilled to be a part of the class.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events could be considered the climax of the story?

• Erin kept to herself in class

• Erin began to share her sketches and love for drawing with the class

• Erin's papers fall on the floor

• Erin arrived at her new school

Multiple Choice

What is the resolution of the story?

• Erin felt accepted by the class and began to share her artwork

• Juan picked up Erin's sketches from the floor

• Erin kept to herself at school

• Erin was ignored by her peers at school

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events proves that Juan is inclusive, or willing to help others?

• Juan suggested that Erin complete the sets for the play.

• Juan asked her to sit with him at lunch.

• Juan told Ms. Gerber that Erin was shy.

• Juan helped with the sets of the play.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an event from the story?

• Erin was shy

• Juan picked up Erin's sketches from the floor

• Erin kept herself at school

• Erin was ignored by her peers at school

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the setting of "The Unknown Artist"?

• The park

• Erin's home

• A school

• A gymnasium

Multiple Choice

What is the main conflict of the story?

• Kelso-5 is broken, and Casey is not sure she can fix it.

• Arlo doesn't support Casey in her attempt to fix the robot.

• The space ship will crash if Casey doesn't fix the robot.

• Casey tries to fix her robot but can't do it without the repair files.

Multiple Choice

Why is Casey's childhood memory important to the story?

• It gives background information about why Casey is on a spaceship with Arlo and Kelso - 5.

• The memory of her father inspires Casey to keep trying when she feels like giving up.

• It helps her think of a solution to the problem, which is to use a reset command

• It reminds Casey that her father gave her the robot so she wouldn't have to learn to repair circuits.

Multiple Choice

The passage describes Jenna's problem of finding a black kitten in a tree. How does Jenna solve the problem?

• She lets Erica climb up and get the cat

• She and Erica coax the kitten out of the tree

• She walks quickly past the tree and runs away

• She climbs up the tree and gets the cat.

Multiple Choice

After reading the passage, what can you conclude about Jenna?

• She has many superstitious beliefs, but she isn't afraid of black cats

• She is very superstitious but also thoughtful and kind

• She wants to become less superstitious and more like Erica

• She is so superstitious that she is impossible to be around

Multiple Choice

One theme of the story is that

• Bad luck comes in threes

• Fears can be put aside in an emergency

• Good friends always help each other

• Superstitions are ridiculous

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences supports the theme of the passage?

• Jenna was afraid of the ghost tree, nut she still helped the kitten

• Jenna told Erica to shake salt over her right shoulder after Erica walked under a ladder

• Jenna wouldn't wear the same shirt two days in a row

• Jenna volunteered as a tutor after school and worked at an animal shelter