Theme Quiz

A theme is the author's message, or the "point" of the story.

• True

• False

It is NOT possible to have more than one theme in the story.

• True

• False

The theme is always stated at the end of the story.

• True

• False

Themes are only one word.

• True

• False

Theme can often be found in dialogue, character interactions and plot lines.

• True

• False

One word answers for theme are a ___________ concept.

• terrible

• great

• vague

• tough

Authors imply theme in what their protagonist and antagonist do.

• True

• False

Themes can be debatable.

• True

• False

Click all that can be a theme for The Gift of the Magi:

• Love of others is more important than things.

• We need to take care of ourselves first.

• Money and greed are not as important as people.

• Selflessness is a virtue

Pick those that you do not believe are a theme for The Cask of Amontillado.

• Love

• Money

• Revenge

• Hate