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Fiction Test 1 Practice Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
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1.

In the narrative arc, what is the beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced?

a)

climax

b)

exposition

c)

falling action

d)

resolution

e)

rising action

2.

In the narrative arc, what is the section of the story following the climax, where the tensions stemming from the story's central conflict decreases and the story moves toward its conclusion?

a)

climax

b)

exposition

c)

falling action

d)

resolution

e)

rising action

3.

What is the type of character who changes from the beginning to the end of the story?

a)

dynamic

b)

static

c)

stock

d)

symbolic

4.

Which is the type of character who remains the same through most of the story?

a)

dynamic

b)

static

c)

symbolic

d)

protagonist

5.

In the narrative arc, what is the most exciting part of the story with the highest level of conflict and where the turning point is introduced?

a)

climax

b)

exposition

c)

falling action

d)

resolution

e)

rising action

6.

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons to use dialogue in your plot?

a)

It should move the story forward.

b)

It should reveal things about the characters.

c)

It should increase the tension.

d)

It should fill gaps in the story with mundane conversation.

7.

Which character in a story stands in the way of the main character getting what he/she wants?

a)

supporting character

b)

antagonist

c)

protagonist

d)

symbolic character

8.

Who is the main character or hero of a story who goes on a journey to get what they most want in the world?

a)

antagonist

b)

protagonist

c)

supporting character

d)

symbolic character

9.

In the narrative arc, what is the event that causes the protagonist to begin his/her adventure and is the kickoff point where the initial conflict begins?

a)

rising action

b)

exposition

c)

initial incident

d)

falling action

e)

turning point

10.

Which type of characters are those who fulfill certain roles or character archetypes to serve the story, such as the bad boy, the damsel in distress, the fool, etc.?

a)

dynamic

b)

static

c)

supporting

d)

symbolic

11.

In the narrative, what is the portion of the story where the problem is resolved and brings it to a close?

a)

climax

b)

exposition

c)

falling action

d)

initial incident

e)

resolution

12.

In the narrative arc, which part of the story is a long series on conflicts that propel the story forward and build to the climax?

a)

falling action

b)

exposition

c)

initial incident

d)

resolution

e)

rising action