Biographies Quiz

What is a biography?

• A collection of stories/memories
• An account of someone's life written by someone else
• An account of someone's life written by that person
• A fictional story

What is an autobiography?

• A collection of stories/memories
• An account of someone's life written by someone else
• An account of someone's life written by that person
• A fictional story

What is a memoir?

• A collection of stories/memories
• An account of someone's life written by someone else
• An account of someone's life written by that person
• A fictional story

Who is the subject of a biography?

• The author of the biography
• The person whose life is being written about
• The reader of the biography

What does the setting in a biography refer to?

• Important locations and times of the subject's life
• The important events in the biography
• The obstacles faced by the subject
• The life lesson or central idea

Who are the secondary characters in a biography?

• The author of the biography
• The person whose life is being written about
• The reader of the biography
• Important family members, friends, or others who impacted the subject

What are obstacles in a biography?

• The important events in the biography
• The time period in which the biography takes place
• The conflicts faced by the subject
• The resolution of conflicts in the biography

How does the subject in a biography act when presented with obstacles?

• By ignoring the obstacles
• By giving up and accepting defeat
• By overcoming or coping with them
• By avoiding the obstacles

Which of the following is an example of a character trait in a biography?

• They had 3 siblings
• They were born in a city
• They won an award for creating an invention
• They are determined

What does the central idea / life lesson in a biography refer to?

• The subject's birth date
• The subject's childhood
• The subject's contributions to society
• The main message or theme of the biography