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SHORT STORY TEST REVIEW

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 3hrs 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Exposition

a)

Setting and background info

b)

Turning point

c)

The end

d)

Events after the climax

2.

Rising Action

a)

Events leading to the climax

b)

Events after the climax

c)

Setting and background

d)

Point that hooks the reader's attention

3.

Climax

a)

Events leading to the resolution

b)

Point that grabs the reader's attention

c)

Turning point where the protagonist makes a tough decision

d)

All conflicts are resolved and the story is over

4.

Falling action

a)

Events leading to the climax

b)

Events leading to the resolution

c)

The turning point where the protagonist makes a tough choice

d)

Setting and background information

5.

Resolution

a)

Setting and background

b)

Turning point in the story

c)

Grabs the reader's attention

d)

The end of the story; conflict usually resolved

6.

Which part of the Plot Diagram usually has to the most events?

a)

Exposition

b)

Hook

c)

Rising Action

d)

Falling Action

e)

Climax

7.
The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
9.
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
10.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

resolution

11.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
12.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
13.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
14.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
15.
What is conflict?
a)
a struggle between two forces
b)
The time and location in which a story takes place 
c)
how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea
d)
The person in a work of fiction
16.
What are the two MAIN types of conflict?
a)
setting and characters
b)
internal and essential
c)
internal and external
d)
external and essential
17.
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.
18.
Which is not an example of internal conflict?
a)
Overcoming fear
b)
Insecurity
c)
Hurricanes
d)
Depression
19.
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean.  Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
a)
man vs. self
b)
man vs. technology
c)
man vs. nature
d)
man vs. society
20.
man vs. tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and avalanches
a)
man vs. nature
b)
man vs society
c)
man vs. technology
d)
man vs. supernatural
21.
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
22.
Linda wants nothing more than to see her children happy, but her youngest has asked for a Robo-Kite, the hottest toy of this holiday season. After many hours of searching, Linda finally finds one at a department store, but Bruce finds it at the same time, and his son Robert wants it equally bad. Join Linda as she battles with Bruce to acquire a hot consumer item and learns a lesson about life and the holiday spirit along the way.
a)
Person vs Self
b)
Person vs Nature
c)
Person vs Society
d)
Person vs Person
23.
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
24.
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)
Man vs Self
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Man
d)
Man vs Society 
25.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
26.
The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
27.
After the walk through the dessert, Kim’s tongue felt dry as a bone. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
28.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?
a)
friends to peas
b)
friends to pods
c)
peas to pods
d)
best to friends
29.
When two unlike things are being compared using like or as, it is called a
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
idiom
d)
metaphor
30.
A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is:
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
metaphor
31.
Which two things are being compared in this sentence: Jimmy tried to help her, but when he got to his feet, his legs were jello.
a)
Jimmy and Jello
b)
Legs and Jello
c)
Her and Jello
d)
Feet and Legs
32.
Identify the Simile below...
a)
The tree danced in the wind.
b)
She is as tall as a tree!
c)
That cat is the devil.
d)
My backpack weighs a thousand tons!
33.

His nose was as red as a ripe strawberry.


What two things are being compared?

a)

nose and red

b)

red and a strawberry

c)

nose and a strawberry

d)

red and ripe

34.

The angry child was as loud as a roaring elephant.


What two things are being compared?

a)

the child and the elephant

b)

loud and an elephent

c)

angry and roaring

d)

the child and roaring

35.
Identify the simile
a)
I like apples.
b)
Apples taste sweet.
c)
You're the apple of my eye.
d)
This apple is as sweet as candy.
36.
Identify the metaphor
a)
My heart was a bucket full of joy after all the sweet compliments.
b)
My heart is a muscle.
c)
My heart is like a hand pump pushing blood all throughout my body.
d)
My heart is like a muscle.
37.
Simile or Metaphor:
My father is a bear in the morning.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
38.
Simile or Metaphor:
My sister is like an angel in my life.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
39.
Simile or Metaphor:
Math is like a puzzle that never ends.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
40.
Simile or Metaphor:
My life is a dream.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
41.
Simile or Metaphor:
Life is a flower that grows more beautiful every day.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
42.
"The wind whistled a happy tune as I walked along the hard mountain trail."
What human characteristic is being given?
a)
Whistling
b)
Hiking
43.
The moon winked at me through the clouds as if to say I should venture forward.'
What object is being personified in the sentence?
a)
say
b)
moon
44.
What is personification?
a)
A word that is a sound
b)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
45.
What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
a)
Photos of me are always really good.
b)
I own an expensive camera.
46.
Which is an example of personification?
a)
The sun smiled at us
b)
The sun is like a light bulb
47.
What is the meaning of this personification?
"The stairs groaned as we walked on them."
a)
The stairs were slippery when they walked.
b)
The stairs squeaked when they walked.
48.
The clock on the wall laughed at me as I tried to finish my test before class ended.
a)
personification
b)
simile
49.
The heavy hail dented cars and cracked windows.
a)
Personification 
b)
NOT Personification 
50.
The trees dressed up in red and gold to celebrate the start of autumn.
a)
Personification 
b)
 NOT Personification 
51.
It seems like my older brother is always hungry. 
a)
Personification
b)
NOT Personification 
52.
The bushes bowed down and greeted us as we walked up the path during the storm.
a)
Personification
b)
NOT Personification 
53.
The piano sang a mournful song. 
a)
Personification 
b)
NOT Personification 
54.

How would allusion be defined?

a)

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

b)

words that involve one of the five senses

c)

two lines working as a unit

d)

a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

55.

Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?

a)

his wife was his Achille's heel

b)

he lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's

c)

she transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.

d)

we'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.

56.

In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.

a)

generous

b)

kind

c)

stingy

d)

jealous

57.

In one of Aesop's fables, four animals go hunting under the assumption that they will split their prize equally, but the lion, the most powerful animal, takes more than the other members of the group.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

My older brother takes the lion's share of the space in our bedroom.

a)

an equal amount

b)

a tiny bit

c)

an even split

d)

the largest portion

58.

George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 focuses on a totalitarian society in which the citizens are frequently reminded that their leader, Big Brother, is always watching.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother."

a)

a benevolent government that takes care of its people

b)

a democratic society with laws protecting privacy

c)

a ruler that allows freedom of speech

d)

a threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives

59.

The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a spidey sense that warns him of impending trouble.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his spidey sense began to tingle.

a)

sense of smell

b)

sense of danger

c)

sense of wonder

d)

sense of pride

60.
Bruno Mars- That's what I Like
"Everything 24 karats
Take a look in that mirror
Now tell me who's the fairest
Is it you? (is it you?) Is it me? (is it me?)"
what is the term for the phrase in red text?
a)
Allusion
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
hyperbole
61.

Define foreshadowing.

a)

A flashback of what happened previously

b)

A hint at something that will happen later

c)

Giving human-like characteristics to non-living things

d)

Comparing two unlike things using like or as

62.
Often times provides background information 
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Flashback
63.
Read the following passage carefully. Which sentence foreshadows that the wedding will not go as planned?
Joe and Jill had been planning their wedding for months. In the weeks leading up the big day, they had checked the weather forecast obsessively to see if they would be able to get married in Jill's mother's rose garden or if they would have to move the ceremony indoors. All the forecasts said the weather would be sunny and warm, perfect for an outdoor ceremony. On the morning of the event, while Jill and her bridesmaids got ready, Joe and his groomsman set up tables and chairs in the garden. They decorated each table with a crisp white tablecloth and a vase of flowers. As they headed inside to change into their tuxedos, one of the groomsman noticed a dark cloud far off in the distance. 
a)
All the forecasts said the weather would be sunny and warm, perfect for an outdoor ceremony.
b)
As they headed inside to change into their tuxedos, one of the groomsman noticed a dark cloud far off in the distance. 
c)
On the morning of the event, while Jill and her bridesmaids got ready, Joe and his groomsman set up tables and chairs in the garden. 
d)
They decorated each table with a crisp white tablecloth and a vase of flowers.
64.
Read the following passage and determine which excerpt best foreshadows the ending.
When Mr. Goodenwell saw his baby boy Vince for the first time, he swore that he'd do anything to protect the little guy. This was easy at first, when all Vince did was lie in a pillow and drink milk. But as little Vince grew bigger, he started walking. And once he started walking, he got into everything. He was becoming a serious threat to himself when Mr. Goodenwell, making good on his vow to protect his son, went to the store and bought $150 worth of equipment to childproof his home. He put covers on the outlets, bumpers on the table corners, and a sliding lock on the toilet lid. But right as Mr. Goodenwell was adjusting the covers on the door knobs, Vince pulled the cap off an outlet and choked on it. Mr. Goodenwell found him just in time. 
a)
But as little Vince grew bigger, he started walking.
b)
He put covers on the outlets, bumpers on the table corners, and a sliding lock on the toilet lid.
c)
He was becoming a serious threat to himself.
d)
This was easy at first, when all Vince did was lie in a pillow and drink milk.
65.

A state of being excited or nervous about what may happen is called _______________

a)

conflict

b)

suspense

c)

plot

d)

superstition

66.

As you watch a movie and you become more excited, this feeling is called...

a)

theme

b)

plot

c)

suspense

d)

resolution

67.

Suspense makes you want to read what happens next.

a)

true

b)

false

68.
Is this situation suspenseful? 
Cautiously, Darrell stepped farther out onto the ice-covered pond. 
a)
yes
b)
no
69.
Is this situations suspenseful? 
Gwen smiled to see the puppy cuddled side by side with her older dog, Quincy. 
a)
yes
b)
no
70.
What is the paragraph foreshadowing?
'Peter I don't think we should jump out of a plane like this.' Allison relax I'm the King and you're my general. What could go wrong? 
a)
Something goes wrong
b)
Nothing goes wrong
c)
Allison inherits the throne
d)
they jump off a plane
71.
Which is NOT a type of irony?
a)
situational
b)
momentous
c)
dramatic
d)
verbal
72.
What is verbal irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know. 
73.
What is situational irony?
a)
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
74.

What is dramatic irony?

a)

When what is said is different than what is meant

b)

When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

c)

When the audience knows something the character doesn't

75.

Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

a)

verbal

b)

situational

c)

dramatic

d)

not ironic

76.

In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move, but the audience is aware

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

not ironic

77.

A pilot with a fear of heights

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

not ironic

78.

A marriage counselor filed for divorce

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

not ironic

79.

In horror movies, the audience is aware that there is a killer in the house, but the character does not and they proceed to enter

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

not irony

80.

A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “wonderful weather we’re having!”

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

not irony

81.

How does this photo show dramatic irony?

a)

We know the girl is about to be eaten by a shark

b)

The shark doesn't know it's about to run into a swimmer

c)

All of These

d)

The girl is afraid of sharks

82.

It rained on a couple's wedding day.

a)

irony

b)

not irony, just unfortunate

83.

We traveled out east to avoid the Michigan cold and drove right into a surprise snow storm out east.

a)

irony

b)

not irony, just unfortunate

84.
In real life, an ambulance comes to a woman's house to take her to the hospital, hopefully to save her life.  On the way to the hospital the ambulance is hit by a semi truck and everyone on board the ambulance is killed.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
85.
A movie you are watching shows a woman jogging in the woods.  The next scene shows a mountain lion lying in wait down the path where the woman is jogging.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony

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