The Chrono-Quest - Fiction vs. Nonfiction (Grade 8)
Passage
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English
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8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Rex find that marked the exact location of the time capsule?
A pulsing dot on the app
A small, bronze plaque
A patch of disturbed soil
A handheld electronic game
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'Partially hidden by moss and dirt was a small, bronze plaque.' Rex found this plaque, which marked the spot.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference in style between the narrative about Zoe and Rex and the 'Historical File 88-B'?
The narrative is boring, while the file is exciting.
The narrative uses past tense, while the file uses future tense.
The narrative is told from Rex's point of view, while the file is from Zoe's.
The narrative includes dialogue and character feelings, while the file presents objective facts.
Answer explanation
This question addresses the core of the fiction vs. nonfiction skill. The main story is a fictional narrative with characters, dialogue, and emotions. The 'Historical File' is presented as a non-fictional document with a list of facts and an objective tone.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Rex's dialogue, 'An app can't feel the ground, Zoe,' suggest about his viewpoint?
He thinks the app is completely useless.
He is angry that Zoe is using her phone.
He believes technology should be combined with traditional observation.
He thinks treasure hunts are boring.
Answer explanation
Rex's statement, followed by his advice to look for physical clues, shows that he values traditional methods and believes technology alone is not enough. He later admits the app 'got us close,' showing he sees a role for it.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the 'Historical File 88-B,' which of these items is listed as being inside the time capsule?
A smartphone
A digital map
An audio cassette tape
A GPS device
Answer explanation
The non-fictional 'Historical File 88-B' section explicitly lists the contents, which include 'one audio cassette tape with popular music.' The other options are modern technologies not mentioned in the file.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the stated objective of the time capsule, according to the historical file?
To test the Chrono-Quest app
To hide valuable items for the future
To provide a physical record of life before the digital age
To teach schoolchildren about history
Answer explanation
The passage directly quotes the file's objective: 'To provide future generations with a tangible record of our era, before the digital age fully transformed information storage.'
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following details from the passage as either an element of 'Fictional Storytelling' or 'Non-Fictional Information'.
Groups:
(a) Fictional Storytelling
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(b) Non-Fictional Information
The date the capsule was buried
The stated objective of the capsule
Rex's dialogue about his grandfather
The list of the capsule's contents
The description of the moss on the plaque
Zoe's feeling of excitement
Answer explanation
The 'Fictional Storytelling' elements are parts of the narrative that include character thoughts, dialogue, and descriptive details to create a story. The 'Non-Fictional Information' elements are the objective facts presented in the 'Historical File 88-B' section, which are presented as data.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each detail from the passage to the concept it represents in the story.
Traditional, physical clues
Rex's dialogue about using his eyes
Outdated or 'ancient' technology
The cassette tape
A belief in human observation
The Chrono-Quest app
Modern technology in exploration
The bronze plaque
Answer explanation
The app represents modern tech. The plaque is the traditional clue Rex was looking for. The cassette tape is described by Zoe as 'ancient history,' representing old tech. Rex's dialogue directly expresses his belief in the power of observation over relying solely on tech.
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