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Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 27mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which genre has monsters, talking animals, magic, or other super-natural elements.
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
fantasy
d)
historical fiction
2.
Which genre tells a story that has events that could happen in real life?
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
fantasy
d)
historical fiction
3.
Which genre tells a story that takes place in the past and includes real people or events.
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
fantasy
d)
historical fiction
4.
Which genre includes advanced technology and/or aliens and often takes place in the future?
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
fantasy
d)
historical fiction
5.
Cleopatra in Space #1: Target PracticeWhen a mysterious tablet zaps her into the future, Cleo learns it's her destiny to save the galaxy.What genre is this?
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
fantasy
d)
historical fiction
6.
Ruined by Paula MorrisRebecca feels totally out of place in New Orleans, until she finally makes a friend one night in Lafayette Cemetery. There's just one catch: Rebecca's new friend is a ghost!
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
fantasy
d)
historical fiction
7.
Faced of the Dead by Suzanne WrenWhen Marie Antoinette's daughter sneaks out of the palace to see the revolution for herself, she's swept into danger and forced to hide for her life.
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
fantasy
d)
historical fiction
8.
Kinda Like Brothers by Coe BoothWhen Jarrett's mom takes in a new foster kid his same age, everyone expects them to be friends, but that's not gonna happen.
a)
realistic fiction
b)
historical fiction
c)
science fiction
d)
fantasy
9.
The perspective or vantage point from which a story is told.
a)
setting
b)
point of view
c)
protagonist
d)
antagonist
10.
When and where the story takes place.
a)
Setting
b)
Point of View
c)
Protagonist
d)
Antagonist
11.
Is the following example of conflict internal or external?Individual vs. Society
a)
Internal
b)
External
12.
Is the following conflict internal or external?Individual vs. Self
a)
Internal
b)
External
13.
The turning point of the story; when the conflict is resolved.
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
Setting
c)
Point of View
d)
Climax
14.
The moment when all the problems are resolved and the story is closed.
a)
Exposition
b)
Resolution
c)
Falling Action
d)
Rising Action
15.
Should We Have Pets?by Sylvia LollisA second grade class presents arguments for and against pet ownership.
a)
autobiography
b)
biography
c)
informative
d)
persuasive
16.
Harry Houdini by Charles RyanA short, illustrated book about Harry Houdini, the great escape artist
a)
autobiography
b)
biography
c)
informational
d)
persuasive
17.
The story of one's life told by another person.
a)
Autobiography
b)
Biography
c)
Historical Fiction
d)
Realistic Fiction
18.
The story of one's life told by oneself.
a)
autobiography
b)
biography
c)
informational
d)
persuasive
19.
The author wants to influence the reader.
The author's purpose is to
The author's purpose is to
a)
inform
b)
persuade
c)
entertain
d)
bore
20.
The author wants to provide information on a topic.
The author's purpose is to____________
The author's purpose is to____________
a)
entertain
b)
persuade
c)
amuse
d)
inform
21.
A story usually based on some historical fact that has been handed down from one generation to the next
a)
fable
b)
legend
c)
fantasy
d)
fairy tale
22.
A lesson taught by a literary work. Part of a fable.
a)
legend
b)
moral
c)
drama
d)
character
23.
Melanie couldn't wait to get to her aunt's house. She kept looking out of the bus windows hoping to see a familiar landmark through the cold rain. She loved visiting her aunt's big, rambling house. It was always clean, but cluttered and warm and friendly. "Just like Aunt Jane herself," Melanie thought with a smile.Aunt Jane is_______.
a)
tidy
b)
a homebody
c)
warm and friendly
d)
excited
24.
Joel pulled off to the side of the road and cut the engine. "Get a hold of yourself," he said aloud. He took a couple of deep breaths. A near miss a few miles back had him on edge. Joel knew he couldn't drive safely until he settled down. There was too much traffic and confusion. Without his usual calm approach to driving, Joel knew he'd be a menace on the road.
a)
careless and confused
b)
a nervous type
c)
careful and thoughtful
d)
reckless
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