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Unit 5

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

3.

What is a main character?

a)

The narrator of the story

b)

Who the story is mostly about

c)

The theme of the story

d)

The figure out the meaning of a word

4.

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

5.

What is a character trait?

a)

An adjective used to describe a character's personality

b)

An adjective used to describe a character's feelings

c)

An adjective used to describe a character's looks

d)

Verbs used to describe a character's actions

6.

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

7.

What are character feelings?

a)

The reader's opinion of the story

b)

Something that characters cannot change

c)

An emotion that can change over a short period of time

d)

An adjective used to describe a character's personality

8.

What is a character's response?

a)

How many times the character makes a mistake

b)

How the character reacts to the situation

c)

The lesson the characters learn

d)

The setting of the story

9.

What is a character's goal?

a)

How characters are similar and different

b)

The character's traits and feelings

c)

The plot of the story

d)

What the character is working towards

10.

What is a conclusion?

a)

A result, outcome, or final inference based on evidence

b)

The words the author uses to describe a character

c)

The resolution to the conflict in the story

d)

The plot of a story

11.
Characters who have small roles in the story that add fluency and believability. 
a)
antagonist
b)
round
c)
minor
d)
characters
12.
Who the author has tell the story
a)
point of view
b)
major
c)
antagonist
d)
dynamic
13.
The main bad guy in the story; the villain.  (Man vs. man) 
a)
point of view
b)
major
c)
antagonist
d)
dynamic
14.
Which is a type of conflict?
a)
internal
b)
interview
c)
interact
d)
internet
15.
Which is a type of conflict?
a)
extreme
b)
external
c)
excited
d)
extraneous 
16.
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.
17.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
18.

Which of the following is NOT part of theme?

a)

Can be one word

b)

Life lesson, meaning, moral, or message about life that is communicated by a literary work

c)

Their must be a message included in the theme about the topic

d)

Their must be a topic or subject

19.

Which of the following is a NOT a theme?

a)

Lying may have consequences.

b)

Mrs. White pleaded with Mr. White to wish for their son to be alive.

c)

Never judge those based on their appearances.

20.

Why is Mrs. White pleaded with Mr. White to wish for their son to be alive not a theme. Select all that apply.

a)

It cannot be one word.

b)

It cannot have plot events.

c)

It must have a topic and message.

d)

It cannot have character names.

21.

Why is Death not a theme? Select all that apply.

a)

It cannot be one word.

b)

It must have a topic and a message.

c)

It can be one word.

d)

It cannot include character names and plot events.

22.
What is the theme of this story?  
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest. 
c)
Don't talk to strangers. 
d)
What does the fox say?
23.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slow and steady wins the race.
24.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal.
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street. 
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention. 
d)
One good turn deserves another.
25.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't steal. 
b)
Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of. 
c)
Being beautiful is the most important thing.
d)
Swans are prettier than ducks.
26.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
27.
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower; 
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay. 
What is the central theme of this poem?
a)
Nature and man
b)
Innocence cannot last
c)
Sunsets and sunrises are beautiful
d)
Nature and beauty
28.
Kyle liked Lucy more than any other girl in the school, but he had an odd way of showing it. When she walked ahead of him in line, he kicked at her shoe. When she passed him in the hallway, he caller her "Lame Lucy" He even wrote a mean word on her homework during the bus ride to school. But what puzzled Lucy the most was receiving an invitation to Kyle's birthday party. Figuring that he was just planning a mean trick on her, Lucy decided not to go, and while Kyle eagerly awaited Lucy's arrival, Lucy talked on the phone to Jacob. When Kyle finally realized that Lucy was not coming to his party, he was crushed. 
a)
Don't go to parties if you think you'll be tricked
b)
Being mean to people will let you know that you like them
c)
Always be honest about your feelings, say and do what you think and feel
d)
Treat people kindly 
29.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

What time of day do you think it is and why?

a)

afternoon because she is coming home from school

b)

evening because there was no one on the street

c)

lunch time because she wanted to feed the birds

d)

morning because birds are out at that time

30.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

a)

"... sea eagle that called Emily..."

b)

"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

c)

"... its broad wings dusty..."

d)

"... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

31.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her. but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Where is the beach?

a)

on a deserted coast

b)

in a city suburb

c)

in a small town

d)

in a mountain village

32.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
a)
He has tools
b)
He goes straight up the stairs to shower
c)
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
d)
He wears a hat
33.
To make a sock monkey, first you will need two clean socks. Next, you will cut them into pieces to make arms, legs, body, and the head. What's the text structure? 
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
34.
Gorillas arms are longer than their legs. They are brownish-gray to black and older adult males have silver hair on their backs. Gorillas are shy and most active during the day. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect 
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
35.
What thinking map is used for compare and contrast?
a)
double bubble
b)
bubble
c)
flow
d)
multi-flow
36.
What thinking map is used for sequence and order? 
a)
double bubble
b)
bubble
c)
flow
d)
multi-flow
37.
Both monkeys and gorillas are mammals. Both can be found in Africa. Most monkeys live in trees, but gorillas spend most of their time on the ground. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
38.
Logging and destruction of monkeys habitats have caused many monkeys to be put on the endangered species list. What's the text structure? 
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
39.
People spend money on both goods and services. A good is an actual item that you can buy like a toy. A service, however is not an actual thing. When you pay for a service you are paying someone to do something. For example, mowing the lawn or dog walking are services. Sometimes a business can provide both goods and services. For example, a car shop might sell tires and also put them on your car. Businesses can sell both goods and services and consumers can buy both too. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
40.
What is text structure?
a)
a way to organize information
b)
fiction
c)
text features 
41.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
42.
In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
43.
This type of writing is usually in chronological order.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
44.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence 
d)
compare & contrast
45.
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence 
d)
problem & solution
46.
This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
47.
Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
48.
The narrator is the _____.
a)
person telling the story
b)
main character in the story 
c)
enemy of the main character in the story
d)
person listening to the story 
49.
I don't like creeping down the dark alley. 
From which point of view is this sentence written?
a)
first person 
b)
second person 
c)
third person 
50.
We laughed so hard that milk came out of our noses. 
From which point of view is the sentence written?
a)
third person, omniscient
b)
third person, objective
c)
first person
51.
Which sentence is written in third person point of view?
a)
I brought my mother breakfast this morning. 
b)
You always wear your seat belt. 
c)
We didn't mean to hurt Jorge's feelings!
d)
Cynthia and her brother walked home from school this afternoon. 
52.

What are three things an author might be trying to when they write?

a)

to answer, to describe, to explain

b)

to be famous, to get money, to type

c)

to talk about things, to write stuff, to read

53.

What is a main purpose?

a)

a question to ask

b)

the reason an author is writing

c)

the details of a text

54.

Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.


First you have to get a pizza crust. Next you add tomato sauce. On top of the sauce you add cheese and other toppings. Then you cook the pizza in the oven. Now it is ready to eat.

a)

to describe what pizza looks like

b)

to explain how to make pizza

c)

to answer what a pizza is

55.

Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.


Many people wonder what Antarctica is like. Antarctica is a very cold place. There a several animals that call it there home but no people. I looks white because of all the ice and snow. Most of the ice is over a mile thick.

a)

to answer what Antarctica is like

b)

to describe what Antarctica looks like

c)

to explain who live in Antarctica

56.

Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.


Foxes are a mammal. That means that foxes' babies are alive when they are born. Their babies are called pups. Foxes live in dens in the ground or old trees. Rodents are their favorite meal. Sometimes they catch a mouse just to play with it.

a)

to answer what foxes are

b)

to describe what foxes are like

c)

to explain where foxes live

57.

Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.


Children wonder why they should eat their vegetables. Vegetables are healthy for you. They have many nutrients your body needs. Most vegetables are low in fat and calories. Eating them can help keep you from getting sick. There are many typs so there is always something new to try!

a)

to answer what vegetables are like

b)

to describe vegetables

c)

to explain how to cook vegetables

d)

to answer why we should eat vegetables

58.

Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.


I am going to throw a surprise party for my mom. I have decorate the house with the party decorations. Then I have to bake a big chocolate cake. It is her favorite. Next I need to wrap the present I bought her. When she gets home I will yell surprise!

a)

to answer what a surprise party is

b)

to describe the party decorations

c)

to explain how to throw a surprise party

d)

to describe the surprise party