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Short Story Unit Independent Practice #1

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
2.
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
3.
The exposition 
a)
happens at the beginning of a story
b)
happens at the middle of a story
c)
happens at the end of a story
d)
is another name for climax
4.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
5.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
6.
The story's time and place is
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
7.
... and they all lived happily ever after.
This is an example of the 
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
8.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
9.

You love going to soccer practice every Friday night. However, last week you went to dinner at your favorite restaurant with your family instead, and this week a friend has invited you to see a movie you really want to see.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

10.

At a party, you spent a lot of time talking to a friend from your math class—just chatting. Now another classmate has spread rumors around school about the two of you.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

11.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
12.
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean.  Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
a)
character vs. self
b)
character vs. character
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
13.
After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home.
a)
Man vs Self
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Man
d)
Man vs Society 
14.
Scott Martin is having a rough year. After a serious car accident, Scott was left in a wheel chair. Now he has sunk into a deep depression. He is no longer interested in hanging out with his friends and he feels like a burden everywhere he goes. His friends and family are planning an intervention to show Scott how much he means to them, but it's going to take a lot to get through to him. Will Scott realize that life is a gift and that he can still make a difference?
a)
Person vs Person
b)
Person vs Self
c)
Person vs Society
d)
Person vs Nature
15.
Linda wants nothing more than to see her children happy, but her youngest has asked for a Robo-Kite, the hottest toy of this holiday season. After many hours of searching, Linda finally finds one at a department store, but Bruce finds it at the same time, and his son Robert wants it equally bad. Join Linda as she battles with Bruce to acquire a hot consumer item and learns a lesson about life and the holiday spirit along the way.
a)
Person vs Self
b)
Person vs Nature
c)
Person vs Society
d)
Person vs Person
16.
Annie and her family live on a farm in rural Kansas. When a huge storm rolls in suddenly, she and her family must retreat to the shelter, but all of the animals are out grazing. Worse still, a tornado has been spotted in their area. Will Annie and her family be able to rustle the livestock into the barn in time? 
a)
Person vs Self
b)
Person vs Society
c)
Person vs Perso
d)
Person vs Nature
17.
John Black is a computer hacker with the latest and most powerful encryption software installed on his system. Unfortunately, he has managed to lose the only copy of his 46-character password. Now John must summon all of his expertise and perhaps get a bit lucky to break into his own system. Will John ever regain access?
a)
Man v. Technology
b)
Man v. Self
c)
Man v. Nature
d)
Man v. Society
18.
Erowyn is a mystic dragon-rider from the land of Gnarr. He has everything that a dragon-rider could want: a strong lance, a sturdy saddle, and a powerful dragon. One day while he is riding over Carowall, an evil wizard casts a spell that turns Erowyn's dragon against him. Now Erowyn will understand what it means to face off against a dragon, and he will have to summon all of his abilities to survive.
a)
Man v. Self
b)
Man v. Supernatural
c)
Man v. Man
d)
Man v. Nature
19.
It's 1938 and Max Schnell is a native German citizen wondering if the world has gone mad around him. His Jewish friends and neighbors have been forbidden to own businesses, work in retail stores, drive cars, go to the movies, or attend public schools. Seeking to raise awareness and to build a resistance against this anti-Semitic movement, Max begins printing an underground newspaper. How long can Max continue his publishing activities without being caught by the Nazis? Will it be long enough to make a difference?
a)
Man v. Man
b)
Man v. Nature
c)
Man v. Society
d)
Man v. Technology
20.
A teacher is pressured by a student's parents to change their child's grade because they donated money to the school.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
21.

Poor Steve was feeling down because none of his friends wished him a happy birthday at school that day. On his way home from school, he got a call from his mom telling him to stop at the neighbor's to pick up a package that was accidentally delivered to the wrong house. When Steve arrived and rang the bell, all of his friends and family jumped out from behind the furniture and yelled, "Surprise! Happy Birthday!" This is an example of what type of irony?

a)

DRAMATIC

b)

SITUATIONAL

c)

VERBAL

d)

NONE

22.

After Susan turned in her test, the teacher saw all of the questions she didn't answer, turned to her, and said, "Looks like someone really studied for the test!" This is what type of irony?

a)

DRAMATIC

b)

SITUATIONAL

c)

VERBAL

d)

NONE

23.

Monster’s Inc. is a corporation run by monsters. Their job is to scare children, but the audience knows that they are the ones who are afraid of the children.

a)

DRAMATIC

b)

SITUATIONAL

c)

VERBAL

d)

NONE

24.

The audience watches as Jack overhears his boss say that James will not get a promotion. Later in the play, Jack wishes James good luck with the promotion. Which type of irony is this?

a)

DRAMATIC

b)

SITUATIONAL

c)

VERBAL

d)

NONE

25.

Dorothy spends the entirety of the movie, The Wizard of Oz, wishing and hoping that she could go home to Kansas. She goes through hurdles, makes friends, and even battles a wicked witch. In the end, it turned out to have all been a dream, and she had never left home after all. This is which type of irony?

a)

DRAMATIC

b)

SITUATIONAL

c)

VERBAL

d)

NONE

26.

Girl in a horror film hides in a closet where the killer just went (the audience knows the killer is there, but she does not).

a)

situational irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

verbal irony

27.

A small child does not flush the toilet, and the mother says, "I really appreciate when you flush the toilet! Thank you for remembering your manners!"

a)

dramatic irony

b)

situational irony

c)

verbal irony

28.

In the Gift of the Magi, the wife cuts her long hair and sells it to have the money to buy her husband a pocket watch chain. He sells his watch to buy her a hair accessory, leaving both with a useless gift, which was not what they expected for their efforts.

a)

dramatic irony

b)

situational irony

c)

verbal irony

29.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

a)

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

b)

The little boy lied to his mother.

c)

With hard work, you can accomplish anything.

d)

You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

30.

What could be an example of a theme?

a)

Friendship

b)

Being prepared often leads to success.

c)

How to bake chocolate chip cookies

d)

Helping others

31.

The theme of the 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

32.

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 you pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.

d)

Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.

33.
Stephanie invited her friends to her birthday party. She didn't know the new girl, but she thought it would be mean to leave her out. When the girl came to Stephanie's house, her mom brought in a huge cake and pizza for all. She told Stephanie thank you for inviting her daughter!
a)
Slow and steady wins the race
b)
Actions speak louder than words
c)
Kind deeds can reward you in many ways
d)
The new girl had a nice mom
34.
Jorge had to go to the eye doctor and get glasses. At school the next day, he took them off for recess and left them outside. When he arrived home that day his mom asked where his glasses were and Jorge told her he lost them at school. She made him mow the yard and take out the trash to earn money for a new pair.
a)
Being honest doesn't always work
b)
Be responsible and thoughtful with your possessions
c)
Jorge should have been more responsible
d)
Parents can be too mean
35.
Chris was walking home from the park when he saw an old man drop his wallet. His friends saw Chris pick it up and they told him to keep it. Without hesitating, Chris ran and gave the old man his wallet back. He offered Chris a reward but Chris said no. He didn't need a reward to do what was right. 
a)
People should offer to reward you for being honest
b)
Honesty is the best policy
c)
Chris should have kept the money and given back the wallet
d)
Always tell the truth

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