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WorksheetsPolacco Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is a climax?
the beginning of the story
the part leading up to the turning point
the turning point of the story, the "point of no turning back"
the ending
What is theme?
the main message the author wants the reader to understand from the story
the time, location, and mood of a story
a sentence summarizing the plot of the story
the topic the story is about
What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters and setting are introduced?
beginning
exposition
resolution
falling action
The end of the story where the conflict is often resolved
the climax
the theme
the resolution
the introduction
A struggle between two or more opposing forces.
climax
conflict
character
chapter
Where and when did the story The Butterfly take place?
Germany, WWII
Switzerland, WWII
Germany, WWI
France, WWII
Who was the "ghost" in Monique's bedroom in The Butterfly?
Marcelle
Pinouff
Sevrine
Monique
What did the Nazi soldier do to the butterfly in The Butterfly?
set it free
squished it in his hand
took it to town
gave it to his daughter
Why did Marcelle not tell Monique about the visitors in the cellar?
she didn't know they were there
she thought they were ghosts
she wanted to protect her
she was trying to run from Monique
What gifts did the girls swap in The Butterfly?
Sevrine gave Monique a necklace with the Star of David; Monique gave Sevrine a basket of food
Sevrine gave Monique a cat; Monique gave Sevrine a necklace with the Star of David
Sevrine gave Monique a necklace with the Star of David; Monique gave Sevrine her cat
They didn't swap real gifts - they gave the gift of friendship.
Who is the narrator of Pink and Say?
a. Pink
b. Moe Moe
c. Patricia Polacco
d. Say
At the beginning of the story, why does Sheldon wish he was home?
a. He was hurt real bad.
b. His mom was making cookies.
c. He was scared of the war.
d. He wanted to see his friend.
What was Moe Moe Bay referring to when she said that “paper talks?”
a. Pink can talk.
b. Pink can read.
c. Say read the newspaper
d. Moe Moe sells paper
What did Pink call slavery?
a. a nightmare
b. a lost cause
c. a sickness
d. a railroad
What did the tradition of pouring honey on a book represent in Thank You, Mr. Falker?
The importance of learning to read.
The importance of learning to cook.
How to make a big, sticky mess.
The difficulty of reading.
What part of plot is this event: Trisha sobs after not being able to make letters on the board with the sponge. Mr. Falker says, “We’re going to change all that, girl. You’re going to read — I promise you that.”
Rising Action
Falling Action
Climax
Exposition
Where does Trisha hide at school to avoid being bullied by Eric?
Under the stairwell
In the girl's bathroom
Under the slide
She stays by Mr. Falker's side outside
What does empathy mean?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Being sad
Talking to friends
Asking someone to play
How did Trisha's grandmother make her feel better when she felt like she was dumb?
She told her not to worry
She said being different is the miracle of life
She told Trisha she will help her at school
She didn't make her feel better
Which word BEST describes Trisha's grandmother?
silly
cruel
empathetic
boring
