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Plot Review

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
3.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
4.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, setting
b)
characters, falling action 
c)
climax, conflict 
d)
conflict, resolution
5.
The exposition 
a)
happens at the beginning of a story
b)
happens at the middle of a story
c)
happens at the end of a story
d)
is another name for climax
6.
The climax of a story  
a)
is the introduction of a story
b)
is the turning point of a story
c)
the
takes place in the middle of a story 
d)
takes place at the end of a storyh
7.
Turning point in story; moment of greatest suspense; conflict at most intense or dramatic moment
a)
rising action
b)
resolution
c)
falling action
d)
climax
8.
A star figure-skater must conquer her fear and get back on the ice after a terrifying accident.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
9.
When his father is badly hurt during hike deep in the Montana wilderness, a young boy must make his way back to civilization to get help.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
10.
Adrift at sea, a group of shipwreck survivors find themselves surrounded by sharks.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
11.
When a teen is offered a basketball scholarship he has to decide whether or not to admit he faked a now famous half-court shot on YouTube.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
12.
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.
13.
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.
14.
What are the two MAIN types of conflict?
a)
setting and characters
b)
exposition and resolution
c)
internal and external
d)
rising action and falling action
15.
Which is NOT an external conflict?
a)
Character vs. Society
b)
Character vs Character
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs. Nature
16.
Which is an internal conflict?
a)
Character vs. Society
b)
Character vs Character
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs. Nature
17.
What is the main character, hero, or heroine of a story called?
a)
conflict
b)
protagonist
c)
antagonist
d)
climax
18.
Character versus self is an __________ conflict
a)
internal
b)
external
19.
In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting...
a)
Resolution
b)
Climax
c)
Exposition
d)
Rising Action 
20.
The opposing character or force to the main character
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
plankton
d)
villian
21.
The highest point of the story is called the _____.
a)
Author's Purpose
b)
Tone
c)
Resolution
d)
Climax
22.
All are examples of external conflict except which one? 
a)
A thunderstorm 
b)
A giant shark 
c)
An explosion at a factory
d)
Being scared of clowns 
23.
 Jerome and his family are vacationing on an island in tropical paradise. The waters are clear, the skies are big, and sand is clean. Suddenly, when a rumble shakes Jerome's sister off of her beach chair, Jerome remembers that the island on which they are staying is one big volcano. Soon the mountain releases its wrath and the eruption threatens every person on the island. Will Jerome and his family ever make it back home?
a)
Character vs Nature
b)
Character vs Self 
c)
Character vs Supernatural
d)
Character vs Character 
24.

What type of conflict is this?

a)

Person vs. Person

b)

Person vs. Unknown

c)

Person vs. Themselves

d)

Person vs. Nature