Story Elements Quiz

Part A: What is the tone of the story?

• Angry and bitter

• Playful and silly

• Nervous and cautious

• Excited and cheerful

Which detail from the passage best supports your answer to Part A?

• “The new boy glanced around the room, avoiding eye contact.”

• “Everyone laughed loudly at the teacher’s joke.”

• “The principal made an exciting announcement over the loudspeaker.”

• “The students were playing tag during recess.”

Part A: What is the main conflict in the story?

• The new boy doesn’t like the school food.

• The students are unsure how to act around the new boy.

• The teacher loses her voice during class.

• The new boy keeps interrupting the lesson.

Which sentence best shows this conflict?

• “The lunch line moved slowly today.”

• “Several students looked at him curiously but said nothing.”

• “She asked the class to open their math books.”

• “He answered every question correctly.”

Part A: What is the resolution of the story?

• The teacher calls the new boy’s parents.

• The class ignores the new boy.

• One student makes an effort to be kind and welcomes the new boy.

• The new boy decides to move to a new school.

What evidence best supports your answer to Part A?

• “He stood quietly in the corner.”

• “A girl smiled and invited him to sit beside her.”

• “The class was dismissed early.”

• “He walked away quickly.”

What is the point of view of the story?

• First person – told by the new boy

• Third person – told by a narrator

• First person – told by the teacher

• Third person – told by the main character

Which line best shows the point of view?

• “I knew something was different today.”

• “The students stared as the door opened.”

• “My friends asked me what I thought.”

• “We waited for the announcement.”

Which event is part of the plot?

• The students take a math test

• A student invites the new boy to play at recess

• The principal talks to the class

• The students go on a field trip

Which sentence from the story best supports this event?

• “He ran to the swings with the others.”

• “The teacher asked them to pack up.”

• “The classroom was very quiet.”

• “She handed out the test papers.”