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Types of Conflict

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. supernatural
c)
individual vs. nature
d)
individual vs. self
5.
The problem or issue the main character is having is the main ...
a)
plot
b)
conflict
c)
setting
d)
theme
6.
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
7.

Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because her magical powers would frighten others.

a)

individual vs. individual

b)

individual vs. nature

c)

individual vs. society

d)

individual vs. self

8.
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
9.

Because he has facial deformities, Auggie struggles with being accepted by his classmates. This is an example of...

a)

Internal conflict

b)

External conflict

10.
individual vs. individual is ...
a)
 a character in conflict with society 
b)
Internal/mental conflict 
c)
 Two or more characters in conflict  
d)
Environmental conflict such as a hurricane  
11.
a)
individual vs. society
b)
individual vs. nature
c)
individual vs. individual
d)
individual vs. self
12.

A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean. Chuck had to learn to be resourceful in the wild to stay alive!

a)

individual vs. self

b)

individual vs. technology

c)

individual vs. nature

d)

individual vs. society

13.
A small town is taken hostage by a pack of blood-sucking vampires.
a)
individual vs. supernatural
b)
individual vs. individual
c)
individual vs. technology
d)
individual vs. self
14.
Annie and her family live on a farm in rural Kansas. When a huge storm rolls in suddenly, she and her family must retreat to the shelter, but all of the animals are out grazing. Worse still, a tornado has been spotted in their area. Will Annie and her family be able to rustle the livestock into the barn in time? 
a)
Person vs Self
b)
Person vs Society
c)
Person vs Person
d)
Person vs Nature
15.

Alex can't stay awake in class because her phone alarm didn't go off. Alex's phone battery died in the middle of the night.

a)

individual vs. nature

b)

individual vs. individual

c)

individual vs. society

d)

individual vs. technology

16.
Scott Martin is having a rough year. After a serious car accident, Scott was left in a wheel chair. Now he has sunk into a deep depression. He is no longer interested in hanging out with his friends and he feels like a burden everywhere he goes. His friends and family are planning an intervention to show Scott how much he means to them, but it's going to take a lot to get through to him. Will Scott realize that life is a gift and that he can still make a difference?
a)
Person vs Person
b)
Person vs Self
c)
Person vs Society
d)
Person vs Nature
17.
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
18.

After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home.

a)

Individual vs Self

b)

Individual vs Nature

c)

Individual vs Individual

d)

Individual vs Society

19.

Name the Conflict:

Kyle dribbled the soccer ball expertly down the field. The only obstacle standing in the way of victory was one final defender.

a)

Individual vs. Individual

b)

Individual vs. Society

c)

Individual vs. Nature

d)

Individual vs. Self

20.

Name the Conflict:

Frederick Douglass knew he should have the same rights as everyone else, and he was willing to stand up for his rights.

a)

Individual vs. Individual

b)

Individual vs. Society

c)

Individual vs. Nature

d)

Individual vs. Self

21.

What are the two MAIN types of conflict?

a)

setting and characters

b)

internal and external

c)

internal and essential

d)

external and essential

22.

Which is not an example of internal conflict?

a)

Overcoming fear

b)

Hurricanes

c)

Insecurity

d)

Depression

23.

Name the Conflict:

Natalie is the best kicker on her college football team, but is not allowed to play professionally because she is a girl.

a)

Individual vs. Individual

b)

Individual vs. Society

c)

Individual vs. Nature

d)

Individual vs. Self