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Ransom of Red Chief Pre-Test

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?
a)
using your own words
b)
summary being shorter than the text
c)
quotes words from the text
d)
including main ideas only
2.

What things should not be included in an objective summary?

a)

Supporting ideas and opinions

b)

The word "I," your opinion, cited text evidence

c)

Facts and Statistics

d)

The author's name and title of the article

3.
A good objective summary....
a)
Is a summary sentence of the text that covers the key details.
b)
Identifies the topic, has all the key words, and is a complete sentence.
c)
Focuses on the central idea of the text and only the details that support it. 
d)
Uses direct quotes from the text in order to let the audience know what it was about. 
4.
A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “Wonderful weather we’re having!”
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
5.
How does this photo show dramatic irony? (click the text to see the picture)
a)
The prisoner thinks he's escaping but we know he's in for an unpleasant surprise
b)
You don't expect an outhouse (toilet) to be next to a prison
c)
The prisoner is clearly sarcastic
d)
All of the above
6.
Irony usually involves something that is 
a)
false
b)
silly
c)
unexpected
d)
unimportant
7.
What is verbal irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know. 
8.
What is situational irony?
a)
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
9.

What is dramatic irony?

a)

When what is said is different than what is meant

b)

When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

c)

When the audience knows something the character doesn't

10.
The character, thing, or event which is opposing the main character is...
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
plankton
d)
villian
11.
A character that has many different sides, and is fully developed is...
a)
the antagonist
b)
the protagonist
c)
round
d)
flat
12.
A character that, has few traits and is easily described is...
a)
the antagonist
b)
the protagonist
c)
round
d)
flat
13.

dynamic character is...

a)
character develops and grows during the story
b)
shows only one character trait
c)
character does not change throughout the story
14.

static character is...

a)
character develops and grows during the story
b)
shows only one character trait
c)
character does not change throughout the story
15.

As Sam waited in line for his food, he imagined knocking everyone out of his way to get ahead.


What character trait describes Sam?

a)

hungry

b)

impatient

c)

strong

d)

mean

16.
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
17.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
18.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
19.
The main character of the story is the....
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
20.
What is the conflict of a story?
a)
the problem faced by the main character
b)
a bad hair day
c)
the ending of the story
d)
a boxing match
21.
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
22.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
23.

The loose ends of the story are all tied up during which part of the plot?

a)

falling action

b)

climax

c)

resolution

d)

exposition

24.

What is theme?

a)

message about life that the author expresses

b)

the time, location, and mood of a story

c)

sequence of events

d)

the main events

25.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Some prizes aren't worth it.

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety.

d)

Always send a tester.

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