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Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which genre would this book fit into?
a)
autobiography
b)
science fiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
drama
2.
A genre of fiction whose plot could actually happen
a)
legend
b)
fantasy
c)
realistic fiction
d)
science fiction
3.

The Hard Way Out by Terry Vaughn


In this novel, Brian is struggling. After losing both of his parents in a tragic car accident, Brian is living at his Aunt's house and sharing a room with his cousin. Basketball is his only escape. But after getting benched for low progress report grades, Brian's world shatters. Does he have it in him to improve his grades? Will Brian come to peace with his emotions? Can anyone help him?

a)

Historical Fiction

b)

Realistic Fiction

4.

U.S. History by Mortini Publishing Group


This textbook tells the history of America, from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq War.

a)

Mystery

b)

Informational Text

5.
What genre has a plot and characters that could really happen in life?
a)
Mystery
b)
Non-Fiction
c)
Historical Fiction
d)
Realistic Fiction
6.
What genre has a suspenseful story with puzzling events?
a)
Realistic Fiction
b)
Mystery
c)
Informational Fiction
d)
Science Fiction
7.
What genre is a made up story that has accurate components from history?
a)
Non-Fiction
b)
Realistic Fiction
c)
Informational Fiction
d)
Historical Fiction
8.
This type of story has elements of futuristic technology and science.
a)
Fiction
b)
Future Fiction
c)
Fantasy
d)
Science Fiction
9.
This type of story is impossible. It might have talking animals or magic.
a)
Fantasy
b)
Fiction
c)
Traditional Literature
d)
Science Fiction
10.
This type of fiction is written to make the reader laugh.
a)
Realistic Fiction
b)
Biography
c)
Memoir
d)
Humor
11.
A story that is not true or is made up.
a)
fiction
b)
non-fiction
c)
realistic fiction
d)
historical fiction
12.
An I survived book about the Titanic would be a good example of what type of literary genre?
a)
poetry
b)
drama
c)
historical fiction
d)
science fiction
13.
Harry Potter is an example of what literary genre? 
a)
non-fiction
b)
biography
c)
fantasy
d)
poetry
14.
Stories that are passed down from one group to another in history.
a)
Fantasy
b)
Mystery
c)
Traditional Literature 
d)
Science Fiction 
15.
A story that involves a detective or some kind of puzzle/scenario that needs to be solved.
a)
Mystery
b)
Fantasy
c)
Traditional Literature 
d)
Historical Fiction
16.

Stories with aliens, advanced technology, or futuristic weapons.

a)

Fantasy

b)

Realistic Fiction

c)

Science Fiction

d)

Informational Text

17.

a type of fiction which evokes fear or dread

a)

historical fiction

b)

fables

c)

mystery

d)

horror

18.
The city was still dark and deep in a fitful sleep when Anthony and Carl trudged down the steps of their tenement. They hoped the breadline would not be too long, but they assumed they’d be waiting for hours. They had no choice. After the stock market crashed and the nation plunged into an economic depression, the only way their families could eat was if the boys made it to the line early enough to get some of the food the city was distributing to the poorest residents. Carl joked darkly, “1930 is certainly a bad year to bring an appetite to.”
a)
realistic fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
fantasy
19.

"Genre" means:

a)

category

b)

story

c)

author

d)

character

20.

A written account of an individual's life written by that individual himself

a)

fiction

b)

autobiography

c)

essay

d)

biography

21.

The alien ship hovered above the landing pad. The ground crew waited expectantly, hoping the ship would touch down without incident. Sure, they had a lot of shuttle traffic at the spaceport every day, but this would be the first time a ship from another planet would touch down.

a)

realistic fiction

b)

science fiction

c)

historical fiction

d)

fantasy

22.

What is a fairy tale?

a)

An exaggerated story about a real person

b)

Imaginary stories about people or animals with magical powers

c)

Any story with words and pictures

d)

Mr. Stoehr with a fluffy tail

23.

A brief story, usually containing animal characters; teaches a moral or a life lesson

a)

fable

b)

legend

c)

tall tale

d)

myth

24.

Fictional works that explain the actions of gods and goddesses; include explanations of the origins of the elements of nature

a)

myths

b)

fables

c)

legends

d)

essays

25.

The true story of a real person's life that is written by that the person

a)

Biography

b)

Mystery

c)

Autobiography

d)

Fantasy

26.

A piece of writing in verse form in which words are used to show images and express feelings; Sometimes rhymes

a)

Informational

b)

Poetry

c)

Memoir

d)

Science Fiction

27.

Texts and books are categorized into these two man categories

a)

Fiction and Nonfiction

b)

Biography and Poetry

c)

Historical Fiction and Informational

d)

Fiction and Realistic Fiction

28.

Can books qualify as more than one genre?

a)

No

b)

Maybe

c)

Yes

d)

I don't know

29.

Goosebumps and Don't Look Under the Bed are examples of...

a)

horror/thriller

b)

dystopian

c)

historical fiction

d)

autobiography

30.

What is a category of literature that is characterized by a particular style, form or content called?

a)

literature

b)

genre

c)

books

31.

A story written to be acted in front of an audience.

a)

diary

b)

drama

c)

poetry

32.
You are reading about characteristics of rainforests...Fiction or Non-Fiction?
a)
Fiction
b)
Non-Fiction