Theme Quiz

What is a theme in a story?

• The underlying message or lesson of a story.

• The physical setting of a story.

• The order in which events occur in a story.

• The color scheme used in a story.

Which of the following is an example of a theme in a story? a) Friendship b) Bicycle c) Chair d) Pizza

• d) Pizza

• a) Friendship

• c) Chair

• b) Bicycle

True or False: A theme is the underlying lesson or message of a story.

• False

• A theme is a type of music

• A theme is a character in a story

• True

What is the purpose of a theme in a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To convey a universal message or lesson

• To create a visually appealing story

• To provide entertainment value

Which of the following is NOT a type of theme? a) Love b) Adventure c) Mystery d) Elephant

• b) Resourcefulness

• d) Elephant

• a) Love

• c) Acceptance

What is the difference between a theme and a topic in a story?

• A theme and a topic are the same thing.

• A theme is the underlying message or lesson, while a topic is the subject or subject matter.

• A theme is the subject or subject matter, while a topic is the underlying message or main idea.

• A theme is the plot of the story, while a topic is the characters involved.

True or False: A theme can be inferred by analyzing the characters, plot, and setting of a story.

• A theme can only be inferred by analyzing the characters

• A theme can only be inferred by analyzing the plot

• False

• True

What is the theme of the story 'The Tortoise and the Hare'? a) Slow and steady wins the race b) Rabbits are faster than turtles c) Hares are lazy d) Turtles are slow

• d) Turtles are slow

• c) Hares are lazy

• a) Slow and steady wins the race

• b) Rabbits are faster than turtles

What is the theme of the story 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'? a) Honesty is the best policy b) Wolves are dangerous c) Boys like to play tricks d) Sheep are scared of wolves

• b) Wolves are friendly

• c) Boys should always tell lies

• d) Sheep are not afraid of wolves

• a) Honesty is the best policy

What is the theme of the story 'Cinderella'? a) True love conquers all b) Glass slippers are fashionable c) Step-sisters are mean d) Fairy godmothers are real

• b

• c

• d

• a