Character, Setting, and Plot Quiz

What is a character in a story?

• When and where a story takes place.

• The events that happen in a story.

• A person or animal in a story.

• It depends on the story.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3

What is the plot of the story?

• When and where a story takes place.

• The events that happen in a story.

• A person or animal in a story.

• It depends on the story.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3

What is the setting of the story?

• When and where a story takes place.

• The events that happen in a story.

• A person or animal in a story.

• It depends on the story.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3

Smiling big, Mary put her pencil down, closed the pink card, and slid it into an envelope. She wrote, "The Best Mom" on the outside of the envelope. Mary can't wait to give it to her mom on Sunday morning.

What is the plot of this story?

• Mary

• A girl making a card for her mom

• At a girl's house

Tags

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3

After looking at her phone, my teacher said, "It's time for recess. Make sure you bring your jacket, and don't be surprised if we have to come back in soon!" She then grabbed her umbrella as we all lined up.

What is the setting of the story?

• At a school right before recess

• A teacher taking her class out to recess

• Me, my class, and my teacher

Tags

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3

"Here's your $10, Matthew," said the neighbor, who lived across the street. "I would nave had a hard time finishing this job by myself on such a windy day." As Matthew reached for the bill, he said, "No problem, ma'am. Your yard looks great now."

Who are the characters in the story?

• A boy helping his neighbor with a task

• Matthew and his neighbor

• In a yard on a neighborhood street

Tags

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3

"Watch out! Don't let it get close to you!" shouted the scuba diver, but his voice was lost in the water. He motioned to his diving partner, pointing excitedly and trying to move them both away from something. The divers watched as it bobbed up and down, slowly getting farther away.

What is the setting of the story?

• In the ocean

• Two scuba divers

• Scuba divers trying to get away from something

Tags

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3

"Phew! That was a big job!" Alyssa said as she brushed the last of the dirt off her hands. "It was a big job," agreed her dad. "But very important for our planet. Now we get to sit back and watch them grow. Someday, we'll even be able to enjoy the shade they provide."

Who are the characters in the story?

• Two people helping the environment

• Alyssa and her dad

• Outside somewhere with dirt

Tags

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3

"Ughhh...Mom!!! My coloring page is ruined!" Madison called while running to the kitchen. "Look at it!" Madison started to tear up. "I'm sorry that happened, honey," Mom replied. "That's why I always remind you to put your markers up when you're finished with them."

What is the plot of the story?

• A girl's coloring page has been ruined

• Madison and her mom

• In a house with a kitchen

Tags

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3

"I can't wait until we're finished!" Axel exclaimed. Everybody who drives by will see it, and be inspired to make their own!" Dad smiled, but cautioned, "Don't hurry too much, or your work will look rushed."

What is the plot of the story?

• A boy and his dad carving pumpkins

• Axel and his dad

• At a house

Tags

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3