WorksheetsTheme
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a theme?
a)
main idea
b)
details
c)
message or lesson that the author wants you to know
d)
toy story
2.
Which is an example of theme?
a)
One person can make a difference.
b)
Missy knew she would always be grateful.
c)
The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
d)
Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.
3.
A story can have more than one theme.
a)
true
b)
false
4.
Can shows and movies on TV have themes?
a)
No, only books can.
b)
TV shows and movies don't fit into any themes.
c)
They can have themes just like books can.
d)
They are the only literary works that can have themes.
5.
These books have characters who find that it is best to always tell the truth.
a)
Honesty
b)
Courage
c)
Loyalty
d)
Cooperation
6.
These books have characters who never give up even when facing difficult times.
a)
Acceptance
b)
Courage
c)
Perseverance
d)
Cooperation
7.
These books have characters who have the strength to overcome a fear or accept a risk.
a)
Acceptance
b)
Courage
c)
Perseverance
d)
Cooperation
8.
What could be a theme of the following:
In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He became the first African American to play basball in Major Leagues. Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves. He also faced a hostile crowd.
In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He became the first African American to play basball in Major Leagues. Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves. He also faced a hostile crowd.
a)
Join the Dodgers
b)
Fish out of Water
c)
Follow your dreams
d)
Always play baseball
9.
Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height he had to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top. Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.
a)
teamwork can accomplish a goal
b)
tall people are the best
c)
work hard to reach a goal
d)
people can be like boxes
10.
To identify a theme in a story, a reader can ask ...
a)
What has the character learned?
b)
What is the setting?
c)
Who is the narrator?
d)
ALL of the above
11.
The phone rang. She dropped the phone and tears began to drop onto her check. Her lip quivered as she pictured the scene that was described to her. "NO!" she wailed.
a)
honesty is the best policy
b)
it takes courage to live life
c)
experiencing loss/grief is difficult
d)
you should never answer a mysterious phone call
12.
There was a ragged old woman following behind me as I walked down each aisle. She had a strange look on her face, as her missing teeth distorted her smile. I rushed to try to avoid her, as I was a little nervous about what she might do. Come to find out, I dropped some money and she was trying to return it to me.
a)
Old people are always mean
b)
don't judge a book by its cover
c)
you should be aware of others
d)
it takes courage to stand up to bullies
13.
"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.
a)
you should sacrifice for others
b)
your family will do anything for you
c)
when you are greedy, you will fall down
d)
you should never give up
14.
A theme should be supported by ...
a)
your own words
b)
evidence from the text
c)
rationale/reasoning
d)
ALL of the above
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