WorksheetsTest Review CD
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 45mins
Name
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, but she pushed herself through the routine.
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off-beat and missed several moves, but she pushed herself through the routine.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
2.
What are character traits?
a)
physical descriptions
b)
qualities, such as insecurity or bravery
c)
places a character has been
d)
what a character says
3.
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
4.
What is direct characterization?
a)
Reactions of other characters give us information we need
b)
We learn about a character through their physical appearance
c)
We learn about a character through their thoughts
d)
An author tells you directly about a character
5.
Indirect Characterization involves...
a)
Learning about characters through their thoughts and actions
b)
An author telling us that a character is shy
c)
An author's comments
d)
A listing of a character qualities from the author
6.
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
7.
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
8.
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
9.
What does it mean to infer or make an inference while reading fiction?
a)
To figure out the setting of the story
b)
To find the answer to a question in the story
c)
To figure out the main problem in the story
d)
To use what I know and what the story says to figure out what is happening or how a character is feeling
10.
What is a character?
a)
Where and when the story takes place
b)
The solution or resolution to the problem in the story
c)
The people, animals, or talking objects who take part in the action of the story
d)
The author's purpose for writing the story
11.
What is a character's attributes?
a)
Words used to describe a character's traits, feelings, or motivations
b)
A character's problem or conflict
c)
A character's clothing
d)
A character's best friend
12.
What is a motivation?
a)
The most important part in the story
b)
The reason why a character says or does something
c)
How the story begins
d)
How a character feels about another character
13.
A person, thing, or animal who plays a part in a story.
a)
antagonist
b)
character
c)
protagonist
d)
flat
14.
The character, thing, or event which is opposing the main character is...
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
hero
d)
villain
15.
A character that has many different sides, and is fully developed is...
a)
the antagonist
b)
the protagonist
c)
round
d)
flat
16.
A character that, has few traits and is easily described is...
a)
the antagonist
b)
the protagonist
c)
round
d)
flat
17.
What does this let you know about the character, Ms. Mancini?
"Ms. Mancini drifted helplessly around the Central Park Lake for several minutes before she heard 'glop glop'. It was a turtle swimming towards her with her missing paddle! She began to get super excited. As the turtle approached, she jumped for joy and fell overboard!! The turtle, thought to himself, 'this lady is crazy!'"
"Ms. Mancini drifted helplessly around the Central Park Lake for several minutes before she heard 'glop glop'. It was a turtle swimming towards her with her missing paddle! She began to get super excited. As the turtle approached, she jumped for joy and fell overboard!! The turtle, thought to himself, 'this lady is crazy!'"
a)
Ms. Mancini is excited to see the paddle again
b)
The turtle thinks she is crazy
c)
Ms. Mancini loves to going boating
d)
all of the above
18.
What is a static character?
a)
character develops and grows during the story
b)
shows only one character trait
c)
character does not change throughout the story
19.
What is a dynamic character?
a)
A character who develops and grows during the story
b)
A character who shows only one character trait
c)
A character who does not change throughout the story
20.
Round characters display many personality traits.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
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.
22.
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.
23.
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.
24.
Which of the following is a character trait?
a)
adventurous
b)
tall
c)
sad
d)
irritated
25.
Which is NOT a character trait?
a)
bossy
b)
scared
c)
responsible
d)
shy
26.
A character trait is an adjective that describes _________________.
a)
an emotion at a specific point in time
b)
personality
c)
appearance
d)
All choices are correct
27.
If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
28.
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.
29.
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
30.
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
31.
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
32.
Determine the method of characterization in the following excerpt: Diane looked towards the door, biting her nails and fidgeting with her keys.
a)
Actions of the character.
b)
Thoughts/Feelings of the character.
c)
Comments by other characters.
d)
Comments from the narrator.
33.
Determine the method of characterization in the following excerpt: "Dana waters her house plants every single day," said Joyce.
a)
Thoughts and feelings of the character
b)
Appearance of the character.
c)
Comments made by other characters.
d)
Actions of the character.
34.
Determine the method of characterization in the following excerpt: Tom sat behind the window and sadly watched the world passing by.
a)
Comments by other characters.
b)
The character's actions.
c)
Comments by the narrator.
d)
Comments by the character.
35.
Determine the method of characterization in the following excerpt: "Get out of my way! I was here first!" screamed Debbie.
a)
Character's appearance
b)
Thoughts and feelings of the character.
c)
Comments from other characters.
d)
Comments by the character.
36.
fighting in Narnia
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
37.
I failed my test
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
38.
after I walked away from the explosion
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
39.
as Sarah rode the flying pig
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
40.
Sam loved chicken
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
41.
a sunny day
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
42.
because she cried
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
43.
the picture is beautiful
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
44.
swinging from the tree
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
45.
get her you fools
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
46.
the dog sneezed
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
47.
the fish stick
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
48.
as I colored
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
49.
a fat rat
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
50.
What are appositives phrases always separated from noun phrases by?
a)
Nothing
b)
Period
c)
Semi-colon
d)
Comma(s)
51.
Which of these do appositive phrases add details or descriptions to?
a)
Adjectives
b)
Verbs
c)
Nouns
d)
Prepositions
52.
What is an appositive phrase?
a)
a noun that describes or offers more info on the subject
b)
the object that shows the receiver of the action
c)
a description
d)
a dependent clause
53.
What type of punctuation is typically used in an appositive phrase?
a)
commas
b)
parenthesis
c)
exclamation marks
d)
quotation marks
54.
Will an appositive phrase include a verb?
a)
No, only a descriptive noun phrase
b)
Maybe, it depends on the sentence
c)
Yes, actions that describe the subject
55.
Where can an appositive phrase be found in a sentence?
a)
at the beginning of the sentence
b)
typically near the subject
c)
at the end of the sentence
d)
in a special footnote
56.
What's the appositive phrase? I read a book last night, a real page turner.
a)
I read a book last night
b)
Read
c)
A real page turner
d)
Turner
57.
What's the appositive phrase? I sent my dad, a quite serious man, a silly gift for Christmas.
a)
my dad
b)
a quite serious man
c)
I
d)
a silly gift
58.
What's the appositive phrase? Hillde, my sweet little dog, cuddled up in the blankets.
a)
Hillde
b)
my sweet little dog
c)
dog
d)
blankets
59.
What's the appositive phrase? I went shopping at Walmart, the most crowded store in town.
a)
I
b)
shopping
c)
Walmart
d)
the most crowded store in town
60.
What's the appositive phrase? My mom baked dessert, a German chocolate cake, for my birthday.
a)
my mom
b)
dessert
c)
a German chocolate cake
d)
my birthday
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