Novel Quiz

Which of the following best describes the shift in narration from Bryce to Juli?

• The story becomes more focused on action.

• The story provides a new perspective on the same events.

• The story jumps forward in time.

• The story introduces a new plotline.

How does the use of connotative words like “barged,” “shoved,” and “wedged” influence the reader’s perception of Bryce’s feelings?

• It suggests Bryce likes Juli.

• It shows Bryce is annoyed by Juli and he does not want her around.

• It shows Bryce doesn't care about Juli

• It implies Bryce is afraid of Juli.

Indirect characterisation is...

• When the author explicitly tells the audience what the character is like.

• When the author describes the character's physical appearance.

• When the author shows instead of tells the audience what the character is like through their actions, words, and interactions.

• When the author creates a character.

Which two of the following are examples of direct characterisation?

• He is smart.

• He is wearing a green top.

• He reached over and gave his classmate his favourite snack.

• He thought about the problems in the world and wanted to help.

Which two of the following are examples of indirect characterisation?

• He is smart.

• He is wearing a green top.

• He reached over and gave his classmate his favourite snack.

• He thought about the problems in the world and wanted to help.

What literary device is used when Juli says, “My heart stopped”?

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• point of view

• characterisation

Read the folllowing sentence from chapter 3: "Mrs. Granger's class was all business." This shows the reader that Mrs. Granger's class is very -

• fun

• quiet

• serious

• scary

Read the following sentence from the chapter. "Besides, the other package was sitting next to her on the couch, waiting impatiently with its red bow." The author uses personification (underlined portion) to show that-

• Nick sent the gift.

• Mrs. Granger is often impatient.

• Mrs. Granger is curious to see what is inside the package.

• Mrs. Granger already knows what the gift is and who sent it.

The reader can Infer that Nick felt ____ when he saw that Mrs. Granger had sent him a package.

• worried

• curious

• intelligent

• afraid

Which of the following best describes the role of a protagonist in a novel?

• A) The main character who drives the plot forward.

• B) A secondary character who supports the main character.

• C) The character who opposes the main character.

• D) A character who provides comic relief.