"The Marble Champ" Review Game

A feeling of excitement or curiosity about what is going to happen next in a story is called __________.

• simile

• suspense

• character

• resolution

An explanation of why a character does certain things is called _____________.

• caricature analysis

• character comparison

• character motivation

• character interest

I heard a strange noise late at night, so I tiptoed to the door and twisted the handle.

This is an example of ___________.

• suspense

• character motivation

After seeing pictures of Chicago's skyscrapers, Dana can't wait to leave her small town.

This is an example of __________.

• suspense

• character motivation

Chris looks up slowly, wondering if he passed the big test.

This is an example of ____________.

• suspense

• character motivation

Jill likes to please people, so she always raises her hand, even when she doesn't know the answer.

This is an example of ____________.

• suspense

• character motivation

Which word means "be involved in a particular activity"?

• relate

• participate

• congratulate

• objective

Which word means "large enough to be noticed or have an effect"?

• considerable

• contest

• previous

• participate

Which word means "something that you are working hard to achieve"?

• objective

• considerable

• participate

• previous

Which word means "happening before something else"?

• participate

• considerable

• objective

• previous