Formative Quiz (3QT) - 2

The sun was setting behind the mountains, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. Mia sat on the porch, listening to the chirping of crickets as a cool breeze rustled the trees. It was her favorite time of day, a moment of peace before the world went dark.

Which element of the story is highlighted in this passage?

• Theme

• Setting

• Conflict

• Plot

The sun was setting behind the mountains, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. Mia sat on the porch, listening to the chirping of crickets as a cool breeze rustled the trees. It was her favorite time of day, a moment of peace before the world went dark.

How does the author develop the setting in this passage?

• By using sensory details to describe the time and place

• By showing Mia’s thoughts about the sunset

• By revealing a problem Mia is facing

• By including dialogue between Mia and another character

Tom took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. His hands were shaking, and his heart was pounding in his chest. He looked at the audience, hundreds of eyes staring back at him. I can do this, he told himself, forcing a smile.

Which element of the story is emphasized in this passage?

• Conflict

• Character

• Theme

• Setting

Tom took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. His hands were shaking, and his heart was pounding in his chest. He looked at the audience, hundreds of eyes staring back at him. I can do this, he told himself, forcing a smile.

What kind of conflict does Tom experience in this passage?

• Man vs. Nature
  

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

The storm raged on, lightning flashing across the sky. Anna held onto the wooden raft, her arms aching as the waves tossed her from side to side. She could barely see the distant shore through the heavy rain, but she knew she had to keep going.

6. Which type of conflict is shown in the passage?

• 5. Man vs. Man

• 5. Man vs. Self

• 5. Man vs. Nature

• 5. Man vs. Society

The storm raged on, lightning flashing across the sky. Anna held onto the wooden raft, her arms aching as the waves tossed her from side to side. She could barely see the distant shore through the heavy rain, but she knew she had to keep going.

How does the author develop the conflict in this passage?

• By describing Anna’s emotions and thoughts

• By using dialogue between Anna and another character

• By explaining why Anna is on the raft

• By describing the storm and its impact on Anna

Liam always believed that hard work paid off and today was proof of that. He had spent months practicing for the marathon, waking up before sunrise to run for miles. As he crossed the finish line, breathless but victorious, he smiled—he had finally achieved his goal.

8. Which element of the story is developed in this passage?

• 7. Theme

• 7. Setting

• 7. Character

• 7. Conflict

Liam always believed that hard work paid off, and today was proof of that. He had spent months practicing for the marathon, waking up before sunrise to run for miles. As he crossed the finish line, breathless but victorious, he smiled—he had finally achieved his goal.

7. What theme is suggested in this passage?

• 7. Friendship is the key to happiness.

• 7. Hard work and determination lead to success.

• 7. Always be prepared for unexpected challenges.

• 7. Fear can stop people from achieving their dreams.

Ella watched as her best friend, Sophie, struggled to open her locker. Other students walked past without helping. Ella hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward. “Here, let me help you,” she said, smiling.

10. What type of character is Ella in this passage?
    

• 9. Antagonist

• 9. Protagonist

• 9. Villain

• 9. Sidekick

9. Ella watched as her best friend, Sophie, struggled to open her locker. Other students walked past without helping. Ella hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward. “Here, let me help you,” she said, smiling.

11. How does the author develop Ella’s character?

• 9. By describing her thoughts and actions

• 9. By showing a conversation between other students

• 9. By revealing what Sophie thinks about Ella

• 9. By explaining Ella’s background story