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Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 2hrs 22mins

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Class
Date
1.
The theme of a story is the 
a)
main character
b)
message about life that the author expresses
c)
sequence of events
d)
short summary of what the story is about
2.
Which of the following could be the theme of a story?
a)
Fear is more dangerous than any beast
b)
A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army. 
c)
a fear of heights
d)
"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dogs, too!"
3.
Which of the following could be a theme of a story? 
a)
A 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother
b)
a small apartment in Marfa, Texas
c)
Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying. 
d)
Essie lied to her brother about her identitiy for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth. 
4.
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
a)
Your past does not define you. 
b)
returning home after a long time
c)
A man sees a group of people he used to work for a long time ago. 
d)
an old man who used to be a farmer
5.
Read the following sentence
Friendship helps people get through hard times 
This sentence above is an example of...
a)
plot
b)
character
c)
main idea
d)
theme
6.
War destroys human values.  This is an example of a 
a)
plot
b)
main idea
c)
fable
d)
theme
7.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
8.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
9.
A novel can have more than one theme.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
10.
A theme should always be written as...
a)
A sentence or statement
b)
A phrase
c)
One or two words
d)
A brief summary of 5-8 sentences. 
11.

The theme of a story is the

a)

main character

b)

message about life written in one statement.

c)

sequence of events

d)

short summary of what the story is about

12.

Which of the following could be the theme of a story?

a)

Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

b)

A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.

c)

a fear of heights

d)

"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dogs, too!"

13.
something that someone accepts as true
a)
Belief 
b)
Ideal
c)
Conflict
d)
Change
14.
a place or position
a)
individual
b)
institution
c)
location
d)
movement
15.
the best or most suitable; a standard of excellence; someone or something considered perfect
a)
group
b)
institution
c)
belief
d)
ideal
16.
These books have characters who respect and accept others. 
a)
courage
b)
compassion
c)
acceptance
d)
loyalty 
17.
These books are about characters who never give up, even when times get hard! 
a)
honesty 
b)
kindness
c)
loyalty 
d)
perseverance 
18.
These characters work together to solve problems. 
a)
compassion 
b)
cooperation 
c)
courage 
d)
kindness 
19.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."


We can infer that…

a)

Jason was the best player.

b)

Caitlin was Jason's sister

c)

Jason was not a very good player.

d)

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

20.
What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
a)
Violet can be a mean girl.
b)
Violet can be somewhat relaxed.
c)
Violet is probably somewhat shy.
d)
Violet is afraid of everything.
21.
The most accurate and complete inference based on the photo is:
a)
A. The children are participating in a race at school.
b)
B. The children are competing against one another.
c)
C. A boy tries to catch up to a girl as they race on the beach.
d)
D. A little girl expresses her joy as she wins a race against her peers.
22.
Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window.  How do you think he feels?
a)
He is scared of getting in trouble.
b)
He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
c)
He can't wait to break another window.
d)
He is thinking he should study his spelling words.
23.
Can you infer the cause of this picture?
a)
He was not looking where he was going.
b)
He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.
c)
His backpack was too heavy.
d)
He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.
24.
To make good inferences you need to...
a)
read fast
b)
pay attention to details
c)
look up every unfamiliar word
d)
pick your nose
25.
In your daily life, you can make inferences about people by observing their behavior.
a)
true
b)
false
26.
Which one is confused and why?
a)
Both of them because they forgot the bases.
b)
Red shirt because he forgot his hat.
c)
Blue shirt because he forgot his glove.
d)
Red shirt because this is not a hockey rink or puck.
27.
How does he feel and why does he feel this way?
a)
Scared because he can't find his mother.
b)
Sad because he can't find any eggs.
c)
Angry because he is wet.
d)
Upset because he is cold, plus an ant bit him.
28.
Can you infer what has happened in this picture?
a)
airing out stinky feet
b)
foot fungus
c)
ant bite
d)
sunburn and blister
29.
What is wrong with Carol?
a)
She is upset because she has been waiting on hold for a long time.
b)
She is sick and calling in to work.
c)
She hit her head.
d)
Her coffee is too hot!
30.
Where am I going?
a)
the beach
b)
the zoo
c)
the park
d)
church
31.
What happened?
a)
He tripped over his shoe string.
b)
He was rushing and stumped his toe on the door stopper. 
c)
His arms were too full.
d)
He slipped on the wet floor.
32.
How does Marissa feel?
a)
overjoyed
b)
overwhelmed
c)
underappreciated 
d)
ecstatic 
33.
Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?
a)
Bryan had to feed his pet every day.
b)
Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.
c)
It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.
d)
Bryanʼs pet never bites.
34.
Which sentence from the selection suggests that Suzy likes to play basketball?
a)
Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day.
b)
Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.
c)
Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game.
d)
Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.
35.
Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?
a)
Rita took three hours to finish her homework.
b)
Ritaʼs homework was not finished.
c)
Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.
d)
Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.
36.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
37.
Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?
a)
Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.
b)
Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.
c)
Jack put his head down on the desk.
d)
Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.
38.

Graphics use for all the reason except:

a)

Direct attention

b)

Provide background content

c)

Provide a clear text

d)

To add emphasis

39.

Graphics convey information more quickly than when using

a text.

a)

Yes

b)

No

40.

Graphics cannot enhance communication with some disabled groups.

a)

Yes

b)

No

41.

Which of the following is NOT an advantages of Graphics?

a)

Make complex information simple

b)

Make simple information become more complex

c)

Enhance online teaching and learning

42.

One of the drawback of graphics is require the use of plug-ins that the user may not have or be able to install.

a)

Yes

b)

No

43.

What type of connection is this: I read a story about what life was like before electricity. It reminded me of a time I went camping with my family and we only had the light of our fire to see.

a)

Text to World

b)

Text to Self

c)

Text to Text

d)

Text to Media

44.

Making text connections deepens our understanding of the text and helps us become better readers.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

What type of connection is this: I read a story about a woman who was afraid of black cats and it made me think about how people do not adopt black cats from animal shelters all over the world because they believe they are bad luck.

a)

Text to Text

b)

Text to Self

c)

Text to World

d)

Text to Media

46.

If I compare two characters from different stories, what kind of a text connection am I making?

a)

text-to-world

b)

text-to-text

c)

text-to-self

47.

What type of connection is this: I read a book about a girl who worked in a factory in New York. It reminded me of an article that I read in school about child labor laws.

a)

text to self

b)

text to text

c)

text to world

48.

Read this excerpt from a poem.


"And like a great silent mother,

the fog is concerned, and curls its thick white blanket

around the shoulders of the sleeping earth."


What does the poet suggest in these lines?

a)

The sleeping earth is needy.

b)

The sleeping earth is lonely.

c)

The sleeping earth must be hidden.

d)

The sleeping earth must be protected.

49.

Read this excerpt from a poem.


"The sun will soon rise and the mist will fade,

and the fog will tuck away, waiting for the time

when it can return and comfort the earth once again."


Which of the poem's themes is presented in these lines?

a)

Calmness

b)

Innocence

c)

Regret

d)

Sympathy

50.

Read this excerpt from a poem.


"As the house lights blink on, one by one,

the fog knows it is time to slip away,

a retreating, solitary ghost."


What is the meaning of solitary in these lines?

a)

Alone

b)

Careful

c)

Strange

d)

Worried

51.

Read this excerpt from a poem.


"The fog thinks about all those dreamers

and wonders what it is like to dream."


The poet uses personification in these lines to show that the fog ---

a)

wishes to be human

b)

experiences great sadness

c)

understands human feelings

d)

thinks about what people feel

52.

This part of the story is considered the turning point of the story.

a)

Climax

b)

Exposition

c)

Rising Action

d)

Resolution

53.

This part of the story is sometimes the highest point of interest or the most suspenseful.

a)

Climax

b)

Exposition

c)

Rising Action

d)

Resolution

54.

In this part of the story the tension eases.

a)

Falling action

b)

Rising action

c)

Exposition

d)

Resolution

55.

In this part of the story the main character begins to resolve the conflict.

a)

falling action

b)

Exposition

c)

Climax

d)

Resolution

56.

The story comes to an end in the part of the plot.

a)

Resolution

b)

Falling action

c)

Climax

d)

Exposition

57.

This is considered the problem of the story that must be solved.

a)

Conflict

b)

Resolution

c)

Setting

d)

Theme

58.

This problem is an outside force that is against the main character

a)

External conflict

b)

Internal conflict

59.

This problem takes place in a character's mind.

a)

External conflict

b)

Internal conflict

60.

This is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Plot

c)

Exposition

d)

Climax

61.

This part of the story introduces the characters, the setting and the conflict

a)

Falling Action

b)

Resolution

c)

Climax

d)

Exposition

62.

Another term for internal conflict

a)

outside conflict

b)

inner conflict

63.

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

a)

A struggle between a character and an outside force.

b)

A problem within the story.

c)

A struggle that a character has within him/her self.

d)

A problem caused by the protagonist.

64.

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)

A struggle that a character faces within him/her self.

65.

Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?

a)

internal conflict

b)

external conflict

66.

A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean. Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!

a)

external conflict

b)

internal conflict

67.

He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.

a)

external conflict

b)

internal conflict

68.

A narrator can see and describe every characters' thoughts.

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person, limited

d)

third person, omniscient

69.

He was a skinny, black-haired, bespectacled boy who had the pinched, slightly unhealthy look of someone who has grown a lot in a short space of time.

(J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix )

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

70.

Feeling confident and superior, Devin gave his opponent, Gwen, a genuine smile as she walked past him. Though Gwen returned Devin’s smile, she was suspicious of his kindness. He’s probably gloating over my mistakes, Gwen thought angrily.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

71.

When I was a child, I used to go to the seaside for the holidays.

(Beatrix Potter, "Tale of Little Pig Robinson")

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omnscient

d)

Second Person

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