Crash Course Kids Literature Quiz

What is Detective Abby's main role at the R.E.A.D. Agency?

• To teach writing skills

• To publish books

• To investigate and learn about stories

• To write new stories

Why does Detective Abby need help with her job?

• Because there are too many stories to investigate alone

• Because she is too busy with other tasks

• Because she is new to the job

• Because she doesn't like reading

What do authors often do with the meanings in their stories?

• Discuss them in the conclusion

• Explain them in the introduction

• Hide them beneath the surface

• Make them very obvious

What is one of the first steps in uncovering hidden meanings in stories?

• Reading the story multiple times

• Looking closely and digging deeper

• Asking the author directly

• Ignoring the details

Which types of stories will Detective Abby and her team investigate?

• Only nonfiction

• Only fiction

• Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and fairy tales

• Only poetry

What is one of the detective skills mentioned for analyzing stories?

• Writing summaries

• Making inferences

• Drawing illustrations

• Memorizing quotes

What is the overall goal of becoming a story sleuth?

• To write new stories

• To spot deeper meanings in any story

• To become a famous author

• To memorize story details

What is the ultimate goal of using detective skills in literature?

• To uncover deeper meanings in stories

• To memorize every story

• To entertain others

• To become a famous author

How can stories help us understand ourselves?

• By teaching us about our own traits and experiences

• By offering factual information

• By confusing us with complex plots

• By providing entertainment

What can stories teach us about people from other countries?

• Their government

• Their history

• Their language

• Their friends, problems, and experiences