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End of Year Test Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In Third Person Limited point of view

a)

we know one character's thoughts and feelings

b)

we know many characters' thoughts and feelings

2.

In Third Person Omniscient point of view

a)

we know one character's thoughts and feelings

b)

we know many characters' thoughts and feelings

3.

The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. I thought of nothing other than the next step. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

a)

1st Person POV

b)

2nd Person POV

c)

3rd Person POV

4.
Adrian was anxious when he got home from school Thursday afternoon. Ms. Arellano gave so much homework and he knew that his mom wouldn't let him play video games unless all of his homework was done. 
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
5.

John looked nervously at Patty as she reached into the cage without hesitation. She was not scared of snakes in the slightest.

a)

3rd Person Limited

b)

3rd Person Omniscient

6.

Jeremiah was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. His coach walked over to him. The coach said, "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect."

a)

Third Person Limited

b)

Third Person Omniscient

7.

A character who doesn't change throughout the story is a

a)

static character

b)

round character

c)

flat character

d)

dynamic character

8.

A character who changes or grows over the course of the story is a

a)

dynamic character

b)

round character

c)

static character

d)

flat character

9.
This type of character is not complex. He or she has only one or two main ideas or emotions.
a)
Round Character
b)
Flat Character
10.
This type of character has a lot of emotions, beliefs, ideals, concerns, and thoughts.
a)
Flat Character
b)
Round Character
11.

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Flat

d)

Antagonist

12.

Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.

a)

Dynamic character

b)

Antagonist

c)

Protagonist

d)

Flat character

13.

In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.

a)

Flat

b)

Round

c)

Protagonist

d)

Dynamic

14.
What type of character is used to help highlight the opposite character traits in another character? Think Cinderella and her step sisters as an example.
a)
Static
b)
Foil
c)
Stock
15.

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

a)

The mouse was quiet

b)

The mouse was whisper-quiet

c)

The mouse was quiet as a whisper

d)

The mouse's footsteps sounded whispery

16.
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
17.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
18.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
19.
Method of persuasion that appeals to EMOTIONS and FEELINGS.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
20.
Examples of this method of persuasion include statistics, research, data, and facts.
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
21.
This method of persuasion requires a credible authority to convince the audience.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
22.
The Center for Disease Control advises everyone to get a flu vaccination.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
23.

If the author wants you to do, buy, or believe something, his/her purpose is ...

a)

to persuade.

b)

to inform.

c)

to entertain.

d)

to insist.

24.

If the author wants to give you information, his/her purpose is ...

a)

entertain.

b)

persuade.

c)

inform.

d)

educate.

25.

When you watch a documentary on TV about an event in history, such as World War II, the author's purpose is to ...

a)

entertain.

b)

persuade.

c)

inform.

d)

express feelings.

26.

"Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!" What is the author's purpose?

a)

To explain.

b)

To Persuade.

c)

To Entertain.

d)

To Inform.

27.

What is the author's purpose? "Hellen Keller was born in 1880 and died in 1968. Despite being deaf and blind, Keller was a political activist, lecturer, author, and tireless advocate for those with disabilities."

a)

Entertain.

b)

Explain.

c)

Inform.

d)

Describe.

28.

"Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce pollution." What is the author's purpose?

a)

Persuade.

b)

Insist.

c)

Inform.

d)

Entertain.

29.
The author's attitude or feelings towards the writing and the readers is the ________.
a)
mood
b)
tone
30.
_________ is the feeling the reader gets as he/she reads the text.
a)
mood
b)
tone
31.
"They plan to kill General  Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all" (103). 
What is the tone of the dialogue? 
a)
informal
b)
happy
c)
serious
d)
optomistic
32.
What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
 
a)
pleased
b)
angry
c)
happy
d)
suspicious
33.
Dear Chloe,
I really miss you!  I wish my family would move back to Springfield.  I don't like it here in Alaska.  There isn't much sunlight at this time of the year.  I haven't made many friends at my new school, and there is never anything to do.  Do you miss me, too?
- Erin
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
a)
cold
b)
hopeful
c)
depressed
d)
lively
34.

Which of the following is a true statement about mood and tone?

a)

Mood and tone are not at all alike, and are therefore never related.

b)

Because they are so similar, a story's mood and tone are always the same

c)

Even though they sound similar, a story's mood can be very different than its tone

d)

A story's tone is always established by its mood.

35.

What is true about thematic statements?

a)

It is that same as a subject.

b)

It is the idea the author wishes to convey about a subject.

c)

It is the same as the moral of the story.

d)

There is only one theme per story.

36.
You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...
a)
evaluating how a character has changed
b)
sharing a character's experience
c)
determining how the conflict has resolved
d)
ALL of the above
37.
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.
38.
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
39.
Find the central idea
 Being a clown isn't all fun and games.  Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform.  When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention.  In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider.  So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business
a)
Being a clown isn't all fun and games.
b)
Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
c)
Rodeos are exciting.
d)
Clowns are good at riding bulls.
40.

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.

What does the author want you to learn about the passage?

a)

Why we can taste only sweet things.

b)

that we taste through our nose

c)

Taste buds are found in different places.

41.
Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. 
This author belives that:
a)
Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
b)
Gorillas are mean animals
c)
Gorillas don't like other animals.
42.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in. 
a)
Pleased
b)
Surprised
c)
Frustrated
d)
Disgusted
43.
Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?
a)
confirm
b)
serve
c)
clean
d)
separate
44.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first. 
a)
Expedited
b)
Cancelled
c)
Delayed
d)
Advanced
45.
When she visited the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., Lindsey noticed that her fellow visitors were very quiet and reverential. 
Which word is not a synonym for the word
reverential?
a)
respectful
b)
solemn
c)
admiring
d)
impolite