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WorksheetsCA#2 Character, Plot, Theme
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
2.
A person, thing, or animal who plays a part in a story.
a)
Main character
b)
character
c)
protagonist
d)
flat
3.
Travis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.
a)
round character
b)
static character
c)
antagonist
d)
dynamic character
4.
What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
a)
selfish
b)
sneaky
c)
thrifty
d)
rude
5.
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
a)
dynamic character
b)
flat character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
6.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
7.
Characterization is...
a)
the combination of actions, inside/ outside traits
b)
How you think about a character
c)
Main
d)
Minor
8.
What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood. He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
a)
impulsive
b)
obsessed
c)
humble
d)
compassionate
9.
What type of characterization is the following example?
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture. He was bored with the classes discussion of rock formations.
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture. He was bored with the classes discussion of rock formations.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
10.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
11.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.
Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.
a)
talented
b)
friendly
c)
adventurous
d)
humorous
12.
What type of character trait is revealed?
Sergeant Stone ran the tired boys around the wet field for the last lap. Even though the boys were exhausted, he had them drop and do one hundred push-ups.
Sergeant Stone ran the tired boys around the wet field for the last lap. Even though the boys were exhausted, he had them drop and do one hundred push-ups.
a)
responsible
b)
bossy
c)
stubborn
d)
tough
13.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
14.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
15.
The Antagonist is the...
a)
good guy
b)
bad guy
c)
Spongebob
d)
minor character
16.
What character trait is revealed?
Having had enough, Darren walked up to the bully and stood between him and the smaller kid. "Enough!" he said, "This stops today!"
Having had enough, Darren walked up to the bully and stood between him and the smaller kid. "Enough!" he said, "This stops today!"
a)
energetic
b)
fearfully
c)
overbearing
d)
bold
17.
What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa snuck the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa snuck the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
a)
selfish
b)
sneaky
c)
thrifty
d)
rude
18.
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
a)
dynamic character
b)
flat character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
19.
What type of characterization is the following example?
Shelly worked hard on Saturday. She pulled the weeds, planted flowers, and cut the grass.
Shelly worked hard on Saturday. She pulled the weeds, planted flowers, and cut the grass.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
20.
Dynamic Characters...
a)
do not change during the story
b)
have little or no detail
c)
have lots of detail
d)
change during the story
21.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
22.
Static Characters...
a)
do not change during the story
b)
have little or no detail
c)
have lots of detail
d)
change during the story
23.
A __________ is the main figure of the story; good guy.
a)
dynamic
b)
simile
c)
protagonist
d)
flat
24.
Who is the protagonist?
a)
Jasmine
b)
Genie
c)
The carpet
d)
Aladdin
25.
If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
26.
A character trait is an adjective that describes _________________.
a)
an emotion at a specific point in time
b)
personality
c)
appearance
27.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
a)
He tapped his foot anxiously.
b)
"I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.
c)
Frank was a shy, quiet person.
d)
Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.
28.
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
a)
Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
b)
Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.
c)
Marcia was a nervous person.
d)
Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.
29.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
a)
Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.
b)
Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.
c)
Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.
d)
Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.
30.
Read the following passage.
“We did it! We did it! We did it!” Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.“Whoa!” her brother exclaimed, startled. “Well, congratulations!”Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.Her brother laughed, surprised and amused. “Who are you, and what have you done with my sister, Mei?” he teased.
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?
“We did it! We did it! We did it!” Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.“Whoa!” her brother exclaimed, startled. “Well, congratulations!”Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.Her brother laughed, surprised and amused. “Who are you, and what have you done with my sister, Mei?” he teased.
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?
a)
Mei is always outgoing and loud.
b)
Mei is timid.
c)
Mei is not very athletic.
d)
Mei is not usually so boastful and energetic.
31.
A character, Nicki, is friendly. The author shows this by having Nicki sit down at a lunch table with a group of kids she doesn’t know and introduce herself. What is the author using to show Nicki’s trait?
a)
Nicki's thoughts
b)
Nicki's feelings
c)
Nicki's actions
32.
A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she’s scared to go on the roller coasters. “No way I’m going on those!” she thinks. Flora’s classmates comment on how she’s shaking and looks pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is ________.
a)
fierce
b)
cowardly
c)
talented
d)
bold
33.
A character, Carson, looks up to his older sister. His sister had an art show coming up. The week before show, she told Carson not to go into her room and peek at her project. Carson followed her rules and didn’t try to go in. “I hope it’s a painting of me!” thought Carson.
What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?
What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?
a)
Carson's sister has an art show coming up.
b)
Carson's sister told him not to peek at her project.
c)
Carson followed his sister's rules and didn't go into her room.
d)
Carson hoped the art project was a painting of him.
34.
In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?
a)
What the story is about
b)
The topic of the text
c)
A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
d)
Where and when the story happens
35.
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.
36.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
37.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
38.
The best definition of theme is...
a)
The lesson the author is teaching.
b)
The message the author is sending.
c)
A word that summarizes the story.
d)
The character's main problem.
39.
A theme should always be written as...
a)
A sentence or statement
b)
A phrase
c)
One or two words
d)
A brief summary of 5-8 sentences.
40.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
41.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
42.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
43.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
44.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
45.
Which part of the plot is
the most intense?
the most intense?
a)
falling action
b)
exposition
c)
exposition
d)
climax
46.
Which part of the plot
introduces the characters?
introduces the characters?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
47.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, conflict
b)
characters, falling action
c)
climax, conflict
d)
conflict, resolution
48.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________.
a)
action
b)
conflict
c)
setting
d)
plot
49.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
50.
What type of conflict is best shown here...
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
51.
A struggle between two or more opposing forces.
a)
climax
b)
conflict
c)
character
d)
chapter
52.
Which part of the plot
creates tension and suspense?
creates tension and suspense?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
53.
What type of conflict is best shown here...
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
54.
When the protagonist’s conflict extends to confronting institutions, traditions, or laws of his or her culture, he or she struggles to overcome them, either triumphing over a corrupt society
a)
Person vs. society
b)
Person vs. technology
c)
Person vs. self
55.
In this conflict, the protagonist is pitted against a tornado
a)
Person vs. nature
b)
Person vs. technology
c)
Person vs. society
56.
The main character of the story
a)
Protagonist
b)
antagonist
57.
The character that causes trouble for the main character
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist
58.
The use of an image or an object to stand for something else
a)
Imagery
b)
Symbolism
c)
Theme
d)
Denotation
59.
Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?
a)
To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject
b)
To show the importance of symbols
60.
What does the apple symbolize in the image
a)
Snow White's death and destruction
b)
Snow White's beauty and charm
61.
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.
62.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
63.
What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
64.
A type of narrative perspective in where the author uses pronouns like ''your" and "you."
a)
Second Person POV
b)
Third Person POV
c)
First Person POV
65.
She liked ice cream, but he liked cake. So they bought both.
a)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
b)
3rd person limited
c)
3rd person objective
d)
1st person
66.
Ester smiled brightly at his back, shrugged casually, and kept voice smooth as she reassured, "I'm not going anywhere." to laugh as she saw his shoulders almost flinch.
a)
1st Person
b)
3rd Person Limited
c)
3rd Person Omniscient
d)
3rd Person Objective
67.
Ana keeps telling us to stop taking her gum. She thinks that it is us, but it is really Frank who takes her gum. What do you think should be done?
a)
2nd person
b)
3rd person objective
c)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
d)
1st person
68.
John's neighbor is angry because John plays loud music every day. John is frustrated at his neighbor because his neighbor complains too much. They talked about it and came to a compromise--John will still play his loud music every day, but will only play for 1 hour instead of 2.
a)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
b)
3rd person limited
c)
3rd person objective
d)
1st person
69.
How to grill by Steven Raichlen
Once you have your grill assembled, the next thing to decide is where to put it. A grill puts out a lot of heat, so you should position it several feet away from the side of the house or any plants or shrubbery. You'll have an easier time with a spot that is sheltered from the wind. When positioning a grill on a wooden deck, remember that sparks and live embers can fall from a charcoal grill.
Once you have your grill assembled, the next thing to decide is where to put it. A grill puts out a lot of heat, so you should position it several feet away from the side of the house or any plants or shrubbery. You'll have an easier time with a spot that is sheltered from the wind. When positioning a grill on a wooden deck, remember that sparks and live embers can fall from a charcoal grill.
a)
first-person
b)
third-omniscient
c)
third-objective
d)
second-person
70.
The Patchwork Girl of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum
Unc Nunkie, Margolotte and the Magician all stood looking at the marvelous Powder, but Ojo was more interested just then in the Patchwork Girl's brains. Thinking it both unfair and unkind to deprive her of any good qualities that were handy, boy took down every bottle on the shelf and poured some of the contents in Margolotte's dish. No one saw him do this, for all were looking at the Powder of Life; but soon the woman remembered what she had been doing, and came back to the cupboard.
Unc Nunkie, Margolotte and the Magician all stood looking at the marvelous Powder, but Ojo was more interested just then in the Patchwork Girl's brains. Thinking it both unfair and unkind to deprive her of any good qualities that were handy, boy took down every bottle on the shelf and poured some of the contents in Margolotte's dish. No one saw him do this, for all were looking at the Powder of Life; but soon the woman remembered what she had been doing, and came back to the cupboard.
a)
third-objective
b)
third-omniscient
c)
first-person
d)
second-person
71.
Invitation to the Game by Monica Hughes
And we scrounged. Next to survival, scrounge was probably the most important word in our new vocabulary. We found a store that was throwing out water-damaged mattresses. Getting them home was a problem, since we had to make two trips, leaving Brad and Katie, armed with sticks to guard over the remained. I truly expected them to be challenged by some gang boss, but they said that the only person who came by was a scrawny little rat of a girl living alone. We let her have one of the mattresses.
And we scrounged. Next to survival, scrounge was probably the most important word in our new vocabulary. We found a store that was throwing out water-damaged mattresses. Getting them home was a problem, since we had to make two trips, leaving Brad and Katie, armed with sticks to guard over the remained. I truly expected them to be challenged by some gang boss, but they said that the only person who came by was a scrawny little rat of a girl living alone. We let her have one of the mattresses.
a)
First-person
b)
second-person
c)
third- limited
d)
third-objective
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