Quiz on 'The Three-Century Woman' by Richard Peck

What is the point of view in 'The Three-Century Woman'?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Objective

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

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Who is the narrator in 'The Three-Century Woman'?

• Megan

• Great-Grandma Breckenridge

• Aunt Gloria

• The News Crew

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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What trait best describes Great-Grandma Breckenridge?

• Clever

• Shy

• Timid

• Serious

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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Great-Grandma Breckenridge is able to make up stories about historical events like the San Francisco Earthquake and the Hindenburg. What does this show about her?

• She is forgetful

• She has a sense of humor

• She is confused

• She is scared

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What is the main conflict in 'The Three-Century Woman'?

• Individual vs. Society

• Individual vs. Individual

• Individual vs. Self

• Individual vs. Nature

Why is the setting important in 'The Three-Century Woman'?

• It shows Great-Grandma's confusion

• It causes people to assume things about Great-Grandma Breckenridge

• It reveals Megan's fear

• It explains Aunt Gloria's actions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When does the rising action start in this story?

• A) Great-Grandma starts to lie about her being at historical events.

• The news crew tries to get in Great-Grandma's room.

• C) Aunt Gloria calls on the car phone.

• D) Megan wants to stay in the car instead of going into the nursing home.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Fill in the blank: The setting of the story is on New Year's Day 2001 at ______.

• Whispering Oaks Elder Care Facility

• Megan's House

• Aunt Gloria's House

• The Mall

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Fill in the blank: The exposition occurs when ______.

• Great-Grandma kicks the photographer out of the room.

• Megan's mom is driving to the nursing home.

• Mom realizes that Great-Grandma is lying.

• Megan does not want to get out of the car to visit her Great-Grandma.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the climax of the story?

• Megan decides to visit Great-Grandma more often.

• Great-Grandma tells a story to the news crew.

• Megan moves in with Great-Grandma.

• The news crew leaves without a story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4