Textual Analysis and Inference Quiz

Which of the following best identifies a central theme in a story where a character overcomes adversity through perseverance?

• The importance of wealth

• The value of determination

• The dangers of technology

• The power of friendship

What is most likely the motivation for a character who secretly helps a rival succeed?

• To gain personal fame

• To sabotage the rival

• To demonstrate kindness

• To avoid punishment

Which phrase is an example of figurative language?

• The sun rose at 6:00 AM.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The car stopped at the red light.

• The book was on the table.

Based on a character’s repeated lies, what can you predict will happen next in the story?

• The character will be rewarded.

• The character will be trusted more.

• The character will face consequences.

• The character will move away.

Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of a passage about teamwork leading to success?

• One person did all the work.

• The team failed because they argued.

• Working together helped the group achieve their goal.

• The group ignored each other.

Why does the author use the metaphor “her mind was a stormy sea” to describe the character’s thoughts?

• To show she was calm and peaceful

• To indicate confusion and turmoil

• To suggest she was thinking about the ocean

• To imply she was bored

Given that a character refuses to accept help despite struggling, what does this suggest about their personality?

• They are lazy

• They are independent and proud

• They are dishonest

• They are forgetful

If a story repeatedly mentions dark clouds gathering, what might this foreshadow?

• A celebration is coming

• A storm or trouble is approaching

• The weather will improve

• The characters will go on vacation

Which of the following best explains why a character might betray a friend in a story?

• To get more sleep

• To gain something they want

• To help their friend

• To avoid eating dinner

What is the effect of the simile “as brave as a lion” in describing a character?

• It shows the character is afraid

• It emphasizes the character’s courage

• It means the character is lazy

• It suggests the character is quiet