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WorksheetsMod 4 unit test review
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 41mins
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1.
What is the definition of climax?
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
2.
Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order?
a)
exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution
b)
exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
c)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d)
rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution
3.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.
a)
action
b)
conflict
c)
setting
d)
plot
4.
What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?
a)
beginning
b)
rising action
c)
introduction/exposition
d)
resolution
5.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
6.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Respect your elders.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Don't be lazy.
d)
Help others because what goes around comes around.
7.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
8.
When we as readers are called upon to think about the sacrifices that Jim and Della make for each other, this is the ______.
a)
falling action
b)
climax
c)
resolution
d)
point of view
9.
How much money did Della have saved?
a)
$20.00
b)
$1.87
c)
$11.87
d)
$1087
10.
What did Della sacrifice to buy Jim a gift?
a)
Her Christmas apron
b)
Her long flowing hair
c)
Her silver comb
d)
Her guitar
11.
What was the perfect gift that Della got Jim?
a)
watch chain
b)
jeweled watch chain
c)
leather watch chain
d)
she couldn't find the perfect gift
12.
What did Jim sell in order to buy Della a gift?
a)
His watch chain
b)
His hair
c)
His walking cane
d)
His pocket watch
13.
Why does Jim react so strangely when he comes home and sees Della with short hair?
a)
He is mad because she cut her hair.
b)
He doesn’t recognize her.
c)
He is upset that he had to sell his watch.
d)
He is confused because he bought Della combs to use in her long hair.
14.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
It is better to receive than give.
b)
Spirit of Christmas is about presents.
c)
When you love someone, you make sacrifices to show how much they mean to you.
d)
All of the above.
15.
At the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?
a)
her marriage
b)
her desire to be wealthy
c)
her poor health
d)
her wish for more friends
16.
What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live?
a)
She enjoys working.
b)
She has simple needs.
c)
She cares most about her relationships.
d)
She cares most about material things.
17.
What conclusion can you draw about Madame Loisel's husband, based on his treatment of his wife?
a)
He cares a lot about his wife's happiness.
b)
He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.
c)
He cares too much about unimportant things.
d)
He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.
18.
Which of the following is a direct effect of Madame Loisel's loss of the necklace?
a)
a bitter quarrel with Madame Forestier
b)
divorce from Monsieur Loisel
c)
the couple's move from the city to the countryside
d)
a life of poverty and hard physical labor
19.
It says that the children were gathering stones into a pile. That is an example of what literary device?
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
imagery
d)
foreshadowing
20.
The main conflict is what?
a)
The townspeople vs the woman who dies
b)
The townspeople vs each other
c)
The townspeople vs the stones
d)
The woman who dies vs her family
21.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
22.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
23.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
24.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. nature
c)
individual vs. society
d)
individual vs. self
25.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. nature
c)
individual vs. society
d)
individual vs. self
26.
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean. Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
a)
individual vs. self
b)
individual vs. individual
c)
individual vs. nature
d)
individual vs. society
27.
Why is the setting important in a story?
a)
It tells us the end.
b)
It tells us about the conflict.
c)
It helps us be a part of the story.
d)
Its not important
28.
Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap. Some of the people sitting at the tables near him looked up from their books and gave him annoyed looks. Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically. The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made. Alex put the laptop in his bag and began walking toward the door. He held his head down low.
Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?
Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?
a)
He held his head down low.
b)
Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap
c)
Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically.
d)
The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made.
29.
True or false: The author always directly states the specific time and place of the setting.
a)
True
b)
False
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