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WorksheetsPlot Quiz Review
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 53mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which sentence from the diary best shows how the narrator is self-reliant?
a)
I flinch at the smallest noise, feeling always as though someone might assault my family.
b)
I feel sorry for the poor dear; despite her advanced age, she has been living alone since her husband passed away.
c)
I sent word of our distressful situation to him and his new bride a few days ago and can only trust that they receive it.
d)
With my husband and son away home fighting the British, I know I must be strong.
2.
Since receiving our letter, they have been anxiously anticipating our arrival, worried that some calamity might have befallen us. The tone and style of the language in this sentence shows that the narrator is-
a)
frugal=cheap
b)
sophisticated
c)
cautious
d)
compassionate=loving
3.
I have tried to shelter the girls from this most frightening news, but they are too perceptive to be left in the dark. What is the correct definition of shelter?
a)
something that provides cover.
b)
a refuge, a haven
c)
an institution providing temporary housing for the homeless
d)
to provide emotional protection for
4.
A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
5.
A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
6.
A cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
7.
The story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job in the business world and returned home to help her aging grandmother
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
8.
A politician's speech about how health insurance should be provided to all families
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
9.
A poem about a "packrat," a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
10.
The Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet, where two young lovers are forbidden from seeing one another due to a centuries old blood feud between their two families
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
11.
An article comparing and contrasting American and European health care systems
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
12.
A young girl's note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
13.
A website describing a local dog leash ordinance, describing its history and the penalties for walking around with one's dog unleashed
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
14.
A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
15.
A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
16.
An instructional booklet describing how to operate an MP3 player
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
17.
A speech written by Jose Canseco listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes to not use steroids
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
18.
A medical report describing the effects of steroids on the human body
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
19.
A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules
a)
Persaude
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
20.
A young detective tries to find out who stole the priceless painting from a museum.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
21.
Two children are adopted by an aunt who plots to steal their inheritance.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
22.
A star figure-skater must conquer her fear and get back on the ice after a terrifying accident.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
23.
When his father is badly hurt during hike deep in the Montana wilderness, a young boy must make his way back to civilization to get help.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
24.
Unhappy with her appearance, a young girl struggles with an eating disorder.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
25.
The new girl in school learns that the popular girls are out to get her after she wins a coveted spot on the cheerleading team.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
26.
Adrift at sea, a group of shipwreck survivors find themselves surrounded by sharks.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
27.
A prince trades places with a look-alike servant so each can enjoy the other’s lifestyle.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
28.
When a teen is offered a basketball scholarship he has to decide whether or not to admit he faked a now famous half-court shot on YouTube.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
29.
Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. supernatural
c)
individual vs. technology
d)
individual vs. self
30.
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. supernatural
c)
individual vs. nature
d)
individual vs. self
31.
Although he has facial deformities, Auggie struggles with being accepted by his classmates. This is an example of...
a)
Internal conflict
b)
External conflict
32.
The problem or issue the main character is having is the main ...
a)
plot
b)
conflict
c)
setting
d)
theme
33.
a)
individual vs. society
b)
individual vs. nature
c)
individual vs. individual
d)
individual vs. self
34.
He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. self
c)
individual vs. nature
d)
individual vs. society
35.
If I wanted to teach someone how to tie their laces what text structure would I use?
a)
Description
b)
How to Sequence
c)
Sequence
d)
Problem Solution
36.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
37.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
What can you infer about Violet?
a)
She is energetic
b)
She is shy
c)
She is mean
d)
She hates people
38.
What text structure presents events in a step by step order from beginning to end?
a)
Sequence
b)
Descriptive
c)
Cause and Effect
d)
Compare and Contrast
39.
What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?
a)
Title
b)
Headings
c)
Pictures
d)
All of these
40.
Were you born after 1985? If so, how long do you expect to live? Most people born after 1985 can expect to live more than 70 years. Of course, this is just a guess based on past records. By the way, females can expect to live about six years longer than males. That’s taken from past records too!
What is the paragraph mostly about?
What is the paragraph mostly about?
a)
how long you might expect to live
b)
about the health of females
c)
why people live to be 70
d)
tells that people live to be 100
41.
Shanna had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could feel like she was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry.
Where is Shanna?
Where is Shanna?
a)
The Mall
b)
The Ocean
c)
The Aquariam
d)
The Park
42.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
43.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Tom finds enough food for his family.
b)
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
c)
Tom didn't catch anything.
d)
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
44.
Stories that come from the author's imagination
a)
nonfiction
b)
fiction
c)
poetry
d)
folklore
45.
based on a person or event from history
a)
science fiction
b)
fantasy
c)
historical fiction
d)
realistic fiction
46.
contains monsters, magic, or other supernatural elements
a)
fantasy
b)
realistic fiction
c)
fairy tale
d)
legend
47.
dealing with aliens, the distant future, or advanced technology
a)
historical fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
realistic fiction
d)
fantasy
48.
a story that could have happened, but didn't
a)
historical fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
fantasy
d)
realistic fiction
49.
writing that is true or factual
a)
fiction
b)
nonfiction
c)
drama
d)
folklore
50.
provides information on a topic
a)
biography
b)
autobiography
c)
persuasive writing
d)
informational writing
51.
attempts to influence a reader
a)
informational writing
b)
persuasive writing
c)
autobiography
d)
biography
52.
the story of one's life told by oneself
a)
informational writing
b)
persuasive writing
c)
autobiography
d)
biography
53.
the story of one's life told by another
a)
biography
b)
autobiography
c)
persuasive writing
d)
informational writing
54.
writing that is meant to be acted on a stage (a play)
a)
poetry
b)
drama
c)
folklore
d)
fiction
55.
a play that ends in death or sadness
a)
tragedy
b)
comedy
56.
writing that is concerned with the beauty of language
a)
drama
b)
poetry
c)
folklore
d)
nonfiction
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