Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Quiz

Character analysis: Describe Mrs. Frisby's personality traits and how they influence her actions in the story.

• Lazy, timid, and unhelpful

• Clumsy, forgetful, and disorganized

• Caring, brave, and resourceful

• Rude, selfish, and dishonest

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Character analysis: How does Mrs. Frisby demonstrate courage and resilience in the face of challenges?

• By facing her fears to protect her family, seeking help from the rats, and taking risks to save her children.

• By relying on others to solve her problems for her

• By running away and hiding from her problems

• By giving up and accepting defeat

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Plot summary: Summarize the main events that take place in chapters 1-5 of the novel.

• The main events in chapters 1-5 of the novel include Mrs. Frisby going on a vacation

• The main events in chapters 1-5 of the novel include Mrs. Frisby learning to fly

• The main events in chapters 1-5 of the novel include Mrs. Frisby becoming a chef

• The main events in chapters 1-5 of the novel include Mrs. Frisby seeking help from the rats of NIMH, meeting Justin and Nicodemus, and learning about the rats' intelligence and abilities.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Plot summary: Explain how Mrs. Frisby's interactions with the rats and other animals drive the plot forward in the first five chapters.

• Mrs. Frisby's interactions with the rats and other animals have no impact on the plot

• The rats and other animals ignore Mrs. Frisby completely

• Mrs. Frisby's interactions with the rats and other animals reveal the rats' intelligence and their plan to escape from the laboratory, form alliances, and create obstacles for Mrs. Frisby to overcome.

• Mrs. Frisby's interactions with the rats and other animals only serve as filler and do not drive the plot

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Setting description: Describe the setting of the rats' home in the rosebush and its significance in the story.

• The rats' home in the rosebush is significant because it is a dangerous and exposed location for the rats to live.

• The setting of the rats' home in the rosebush is insignificant because it has no impact on the story.

• The setting of the rats' home in the rosebush is significant because it is a fictional and unrealistic location.

• The setting of the rats' home in the rosebush is significant because it provides a safe and hidden location for the rats to live and conduct their experiments, away from human interference.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Setting description: How does the setting of the owl's tree and the surrounding forest contribute to the atmosphere of the novel in chapters 6-10?

• It makes the novel feel lighthearted and cheerful.

• It adds a mysterious and eerie atmosphere to the novel.

• The setting has no impact on the atmosphere of the novel.

• The owl's tree and forest setting makes the novel feel fast-paced and action-packed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Theme identification: Discuss how the theme of friendship and cooperation is portrayed in the novel.

• The theme of friendship and cooperation is portrayed through the characters' isolation and lack of trust in each other.

• The theme of friendship and cooperation is portrayed through the rivalry and betrayal between the main characters.

• The theme of friendship and cooperation is portrayed through the characters' selfishness and unwillingness to help each other.

• The theme of friendship and cooperation is portrayed through the strong bond between Mrs. Frisby and the rats of NIMH, as they work together to overcome challenges and help each other.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Conflict analysis: What are the main conflicts that Mrs. Frisby faces in the story and how does she attempt to resolve them?

• Mrs. Frisby faces conflicts such as a difficult boss, a long commute, and a high electricity bill. She attempts to resolve them by quitting her job.

• Mrs. Frisby faces conflicts such as a noisy neighbor, a messy house, and a broken TV. She attempts to resolve them by ignoring the issues.

• Mrs. Frisby faces conflicts such as a broken car, a lost pet, and a flooded basement. She attempts to resolve them by calling a repairman.

• Mrs. Frisby faces conflicts such as her son's illness, the threat of moving her family, and the danger of the farmer's plow. She attempts to resolve them by seeking help from the rats of NIMH and ultimately finding a solution with their assistance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Conflict analysis: How does the conflict between the rats and the humans impact the overall plot of the novel?

• It causes the rats to leave the area and never return

• It has no impact on the overall plot

• It creates tension and drives the action forward.

• It leads to a peaceful resolution between the rats and the humans

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9