Diagnostic Test (Grade 6)

Read the following excerpt from a story and answer the questions that follow.

"The wind howled through the trees, and the leaves rustled restlessly on the ground. Mara wrapped her scarf tighter around her neck, but it did little to shield her from the biting cold. She glanced up at the mountain path ahead. The trail seemed endless, yet she knew she couldn't stop now. 'Just a little farther,' she whispered to herself, forcing her legs to keep moving."

What is the tone of the passage?

• Cheerful and light

• Mysterious and suspenseful

• Cold and desolate

• Warm and hopeful

Read the following excerpt from a story and answer the questions that follow.

"The wind howled through the trees, and the leaves rustled restlessly on the ground. Mara wrapped her scarf tighter around her neck, but it did little to shield her from the biting cold. She glanced up at the mountain path ahead. The trail seemed endless, yet she knew she couldn't stop now. 'Just a little farther,' she whispered to herself, forcing her legs to keep moving."

What can be inferred about Mara’s character from the passage?

• She is easily discouraged

• She is determined to complete her journey

• She is afraid of the mountain

• She enjoys being in nature

Read the following excerpt from a story and answer the questions that follow.

"The wind howled through the trees, and the leaves rustled restlessly on the ground. Mara wrapped her scarf tighter around her neck, but it did little to shield her from the biting cold. She glanced up at the mountain path ahead. The trail seemed endless, yet she knew she couldn't stop now. 'Just a little farther,' she whispered to herself, forcing her legs to keep moving."

What is the setting of the story?

• A busy city during the summer

• A forest at night

• A cold mountain trail

• A quiet village at dusk

Read the following excerpt from a story and answer the questions that follow.

"The wind howled through the trees, and the leaves rustled restlessly on the ground. Mara wrapped her scarf tighter around her neck, but it did little to shield her from the biting cold. She glanced up at the mountain path ahead. The trail seemed endless, yet she knew she couldn't stop now. 'Just a little farther,' she whispered to herself, forcing her legs to keep moving."

Which of the following best describes the conflict in the excerpt?

• Mara is struggling with the harsh weather

• Mara is being chased by an unknown figure

• Mara is afraid of an upcoming test

• Mara is lost and cannot find her way home

Read the following description of a story and answer the questions.

"In a small village, a young girl named Lina discovers a hidden cave deep in the forest. Inside, she finds an ancient artifact said to grant wishes. However, when she makes her wish, strange things begin to happen, and she must find a way to reverse the effects before it’s too late."

Which part of the plot is described in the sentence “strange things begin to happen”?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising action

• Falling action

Read the following description of a story and answer the questions.

"In a small village, a young girl named Lina discovers a hidden cave deep in the forest. Inside, she finds an ancient artifact said to grant wishes. However, when she makes her wish, strange things begin to happen, and she must find a way to reverse the effects before it’s too late."

What is likely the climax of this story?

• Lina finds the cave

• Lina discovers the artifact

• Lina makes a wish

• Lina must find a way to reverse the wish

Read the following description of a story and answer the questions.

"In a small village, a young girl named Lina discovers a hidden cave deep in the forest. Inside, she finds an ancient artifact said to grant wishes. However, when she makes her wish, strange things begin to happen, and she must find a way to reverse the effects before it’s too late."

Which of the following best represents the resolution of the story?

• Lina finds a hidden cave

• Lina faces the consequences of her wish

• Lina reverses the effects of the wish

• Lina keeps the artifact for herself

What is the climax of the story?

• The beginning of the story

• The turning point of the story

• The resolution of the story

• The introduction of the characters

Which of the following is a primary element of a story’s setting?

• Character’s inner thoughts

• Time and place of the story

• The moral of the story

• The climax of the story

Which of the following correctly arranges the events?

The hero receives a quest

The hero defeats the villain

The hero faces a great challenge

The hero returns home

• 1-2-3-4

• 1-3-2-4

• 2-1-3-4

• 3-1-2-4