Character and Plot Coach Book 1

What details from the story give the reader the idea that Tyrone will be a good employee?

• He has a job.
• He sits in traffic without getting angry.
• He takes a car to work.
• He thinks about what his boss will say.

Which part of a story's plot is shown in the passage?

• conflict
• rising action
• climax
• resolution

Who is the main character of the story?

• Rick
• Dave
• the food
• the raccoons

Which event is the climax of the story?

• Dave wakes up his friends.
• Rick goes to see what is causing the rustling in the bushes.
• Dave scares away the raccoons.
• Rick goes back to bed.

How did Dave change as the conflict began to be resolved?

• He became angry at his friends for not helping.
• He decided that he no longer likes camping.
• He was no longer concerned with keeping the campsite quiet and peaceful.
• He decided to change the breakfast menu that he had worked so hard preparing.

Who is the conflict of the story between?

• Dave vs. nature
• Dave vs. himself
• Dave vs. Rick
• Dave vs. the other campers

Who is the conflict between?

• Melanie vs. her parents
• Melanie vs. her friends
• Melanie vs. money
• Melanie vs. the neighbors

Read the paragraph.
"Great. So, I have an excuse for this Saturday, but what about next week and the week after that?" Melanie looked pointedly at her mom and said, "Why can't you get a job?"
What does this paragraph tell us about Melanie? 

• She is aware of others' feelings at all times.
• She can be insensitive to others' feelings.
• She is impatient and spoiled.
• She can be full of inspiration.

What is the resolution in the story?

• Melanie offers to buy ice cream for her friends.
• Melanie makes money by doing odd jobs for neighbors.
• Melanie's mom finds a better job.
• Melanie's friends offer to pay for her ticket to Siddha.

What dialogue inspires Melanie's idea to get a job?

• "It isn't fair..."
• "Where is my normally cheery child who chatters her way through dinner?"
• "I'm sorry, Mom. I know you've tried really hard."
• "But I haven't! I'll get a job!"