WorksheetsHistorical Fiction Genre
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the definition of historical fiction?
Completely true story
Made up story
Story based on historical past events
Unrealistic story
Which setting would NOT work in a historical fiction book?
Story set in Ancient Greece
Story set during the Revolutionary War
Story set during the Dust Bowl
Story set in Bedford, Iowa today
Which phrases would fit into the "antiquated language" category? (There are two)
"Don't be a such a square!"
"Those shoes are cool."
"I love pizza."
"Horace Silver is one of the hippest jazz cats around."
If our story was set during Ancient Rome, what time period details would you expect to see?
Horses
Cars
Swords
Sweatshirts
Is this book historical fiction? (published in 1999)
Yes
No
Why is Bud, Not Buddy a historical fiction book? (Choose all that apply)
Historical Setting
Realistic Characters
Time Period Details (clothes, items, etc.)
Historical Problem
If a book is published in 1950 and takes place during that time, would it be considered a historical fiction book?
Yes
No
Is this book a historical fiction book? (hint: it was published in 2002)
Yes
No
Why is Fever 1793 a historical fiction book?
It has a historical setting on the cover.
It was published recently, but the story takes place in the past.
It has time period details on the cover.
It uses antiquated language on the cover.
Historical Fiction is part fiction and part non-fiction
True
False
(You may check more than one.)
Historical Fiction may be written in
first person point of view.
second person point of view.
third person point of view.
fourth person point of view.
Events of the story could be based on
letters.
a diary or journal.
a newspaper report.
all of the above answers.
The ________________ __ ____ __________________ of Historical Fiction are based on truth.
characters or the setting
problem or the solution
kindness or the happiness
Authors usually write Historical Fiction to __________________ the reader about a historical event, time or person.
persuade
inform
entertain
The skill of putting events of a story in time order, is called _______________.
reading.
learning.
important.
sequencing.
Which of the following would not be in a historical fiction story?
A frog talking to a prince.
Abraham Lincoln as a student at Raceland Middle School
George Washington becoming the first President of the United States
Bella helping her Jewish friend escape the nazis
The dialogue in historical fiction should be accurate to the time period.
True
False
Which one of these is an example of a conflict for a historical fiction text?
Your mom grounded you for not cleaning your room.
Cardi B can't think of a good idea for a new song.
You dropped your cell phone and the screen broke.
Abraham Lincoln can't find his hat.
Conversation between characters in a story
A. Sensory language
B. Dialogue
C. Historical fiction
D. Foreshadowing
Is historical fiction considered fiction or nonfiction?
Fiction
Nonfiction
Which of the following is most likely historical fiction?
a short story about prince and a talking frog
a novel about a girl and her best friend
a novel that takes place during the real event of the Civil War
a short story about creatures on the planet Jupiter
Historical Fiction
Sets characters against historical events
Traditional story involving gods, goddesses, and heroes
Is based on history and actual heroes
Deals with a crime or puzzle to solve
