Point of View Quiz

During a class discussion, Olivia, Sophia, and Charlotte are discussing a novel. What does it mean when we talk about Olivia's point of view?

• How Olivia thinks or feels about the novel

• The background and culture of Olivia

• The events described in the novel

• The influence of the narrator or speaker in the novel

In a school debate, Luna, Abigail, and Arjun are discussing climate change. What evidence can influence Luna's point of view?

• Her own actions, words, and thoughts on the topic

• The description of the environment around her

• The emotions of Abigail and Arjun

• The flow of the debate

In a school field trip to the countryside, why does Maya, the city cousin, have a different point of view about the grouse?

• She is not used to seeing wildlife

• She is amazed by the grouse

• She has never seen a grouse before

• She is used to seeing grouse in the city

In a school field trip to the countryside, why does Benjamin, who is a country cousin, have a different point of view about the grouse they spotted?

• Benjamin is used to seeing wildlife in his daily life

• Benjamin is not amazed by the grouse as he has seen it before

• Benjamin has seen a grouse before in his countryside

• Benjamin is not used to seeing grouse in the city where Aiden and Elijah live

How does the narrator's point of view influence how the events are described in 'The Letter from Sudbury Academy' involving Luna, Michael, and Aiden?

• By including only Luna's actions, words, and thoughts, the narrator can't reveal how Michael and Aiden feel.

• By giving the detail about the rock with bugs under it, the narrator shows Luna doesn't want to face Michael and Aiden.

• By showing Luna's thoughts about the letter, the narrator reveals that she is worried about each of Michael and Aiden's feelings.

• By focusing on the letter from the school, the narrator shows how much Luna hopes she will be accepted there.

What detail from 'The Letter from Sudbury Academy' supports Elijah's point of view about Sudbury Academy?

• "...from a place that knew its own worth...." (paragraph 2)

• "But, still, Sudbury was far away, ..." (paragraph 3)

• "... places built to keep First Nation children from their families." (paragraph 3)

• "...someone in Rohan's family would be hurt." (paragraph 8)

What is Liam's point of view about Sudbury Academy in the letter he wrote to his friends James and Abigail?

• It is a school that values its students' worth.

• It is a school that is far away from Liam's family and friends.

• It is a school that was built to separate First Nation children from their families.

• It is a school that will cause someone in Liam's family to be hurt.

What inference can you make about Noah's point of view toward Sudbury Academy in 'The Letter from Sudbury Academy'?

• Noah believes Sudbury Academy is a prestigious and valuable school.

• Noah believes Sudbury Academy is a school that William does not want to attend.

• Noah believes Sudbury Academy is a school that will cause conflict within Daniel's family.

• Noah believes Sudbury Academy is a school that is not worth the distance from Daniel's family and friends.