Literary Terms and Plot Structure Quiz

What is the role of the antagonist in a story?

• Works against the main character

• Supports the main character

• Is the main character

• Introduces the setting

Which character plays a less important role in the story?

• Main character

• Minor character

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

What happens during the falling action of a story?

• A) The climax occurs

• B) Events wrap up loose ends

• C) The problem is introduced

• D) The setting is described

In the story 'Stranded in Wyoming,' who is the main character?

• A) Kristen

• B) Kristen's mom

• C) The rancher

• D) Kristen's dad

What is the Climax of the story?

• The vacationers are thankful for the kindness of strangers.

• A local rancher repairs the car.

• A local rancher finally comes up the road and stops to help.

• Kristen’s family is on their way to Yellowstone.

During the Falling Action, what does the rancher do?

• Repairs the car and asks for payment.

• Repairs the car and asks the family to 'pay it forward.'

• Offers the family a ride to the nearest town.

• Calls for a tow truck.

Fill in the blank: During the Introduction/Exposition, Kristen’s family is on their way to ________.

• Yellowstone

• the Grand Canyon

• a local ranch

• a deserted road

Fill in the blank: The Climax occurs when a local rancher ________ to help.

• drives by

• stops

• calls

• ignores

Fill in the blank: In the Conclusion/Resolution, the vacationers are thankful for the ________ of strangers.

• kindness

• help

• advice

• presence

What is the climax in a plot diagram?

• A) The beginning of the story

• B) The turning point of the story

• C) The end of the story

• D) The background information.