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Theme

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 4hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The best definition of theme is...
a)
The lesson the author is teaching. 
b)
The message the author is sending.
c)
A word that summarizes the story.
d)
The character's main problem.
2.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
3.
Can theme be found in fiction and nonfiction? 
a)
True 
b)
False 
4.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
5.
What is the theme of this story?  
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest. 
c)
Don't talk to strangers. 
d)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
6.
Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?
a)
how a character is feeling
b)
a "life lesson" the main character learns
c)
a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
d)
the moral of the story
7.
A story can have more than one theme.
a)
true
b)
false
8.
The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the
a)
thesis
b)
summary
c)
theme
d)
plot
9.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
10.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't steal. 
b)
Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of. 
c)
Being beautiful is the most important thing.
d)
Swans are prettier than ducks.
11.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Respect your elders.

b)

Don't steal.

c)

Don't be lazy.

d)

Help others because what goes around comes around.

12.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
13.

Themes are about the big picture.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.
An author usually does not state the theme in the story. You must use clues and infer his idea.
a)
True
b)
False
15.

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

a)

the illustrations

b)

the main idea or topic

c)

the title

d)

the length of the story

16.
Tara was babysitting for her neighbor. Suddenly, the smoke alarm went off and she saw smoke coming from the bedroom. Tara grabbed the baby and went outside immediately. Once outside, she called 911.
What is the theme?
a)
friendship
b)
honesty
c)
cooperation
d)
bravery
17.
Matthew was walking in the halls at school with his friends when he saw a little boy drop his lunch money. Matthew's friend said they should keep the money, but Matthew didn't feel that was the right thing to do. He returned the money to the boy.
What is the theme?
a)
honesty
b)
kindness
c)
team work
18.
a)
Splitting the room in half can be a good way to tackle a painting job
b)
It’s better to do things right the first time
c)
If you have a good suggestion, adults will agree with it
d)
Painting a room can be a time-consuming task.
19.
a)
eating too much candy can make you sick
b)
Think things through when deciding between two activities.
c)
Selfishness can have negative consequences
d)
Don't expect others to give you something just because you made a bad choice
20.
a)
There are more important things in life than being popular.
b)
Popularity will make you inconsiderate of other's feelings.
c)
Cliques shouldn't be allowed.
d)
Friends can sometimes let one another down.
21.
a)
Wear the clothes our parents choose for school pictures.
b)
Stand by your friends no matter what.
c)
Don't worry about what others think of you.
d)
Stand up for yourself.
22.
a)
Help others in their time of need.
b)
Be a good neighbor.
c)
Check with older neighbors regularly to make sure they are in good health.
d)
Be careful when doing things when you get old.
23.
a)
Kids should not ask for things their parents cannot afford.
b)
Appreciate what you have.
c)
Kids should save their own money if they want something.
d)
Kids shouldn't interrupt parents when they are talking privately. 
24.
a)
Feed the homeless.
b)
When people work together, more can be accomplished.
c)
Helping others makes people feel good.
d)
When people donate to worthy causes, much can be accomplished. 
25.
a)
When you receive a gift you don't like, you should lie and say you like it.
b)
When asked for gift ideas, always give more than one idea.
c)
It's important to be gracious when someone does something for you.
26.
a)
Be an alert passenger when others are driving.
b)
Don't text and drive when traffic is heavy.
c)
Reckless behavior can hurt you and others.
d)
When you make a mistake, admit it.
27.
a)
Cheating can have negative consequences. 
b)
Follow directions given by a coach.
c)
Cross-country is a difficult sport for some kids.
d)
Don't let others influence you into making bad choices.
28.
a)
Crying is a sign of weakness.
b)
Mistakes are okay as long as you learn from them.
c)
A failing grade is not worth crying over.
d)
It's important to console others when they are upset.
29.
a)
It's important to get up as soon as your alarm goes off.
b)
Be organized.
c)
Don't make choices that put you at risk of losing privileges. 
d)
Procrastination can have negative consequences. 
30.
a)
Bragging is not an attractive trait to have.
b)
Don't put up with braggers.
c)
Be kind to everyone, even if they brag too much.
d)
Listen to advice from adults.
31.
a)
When putting something together, always have two people, one to read the directions, and one to do the work.
b)
Develop a plan before starting a project.
c)
Always read the directions first.
d)
Purchase things that are already assembled whenever possible.
32.
a)
Stand up to people who always have the center of attention.
b)
Self centered behavior can lead to avoidance from others.
c)
Be kind to everyone, even if they are not kind to you.
d)
When standing up to someone, stay focused on their bad behaviors.
33.
a)
Be tolerant to others and their views, even if you don't agree.
b)
Always agree with your parents.
c)
Don't keep your feelings bottled inside too long without saying something.
d)
It's important to be honest. 
34.

Carrie loved her phone and her tablet. She was always looking at one or the other. Her parents would try to talk to her about her life, but she would just ignore them or give them brief answers until they left her alone. When she was at school, she'd sneak peeks at her phone under her desk whenever she could get away with it. When she was at parties, she spent more time interacting with the devices in front of her than with the people around her. Even at concerts and sporting events, Carrie seldom removed her eyes from these tiny screens. One day Carrie was walking home from a friend's house and watching a funny video of people slipping on ice. She began crossing the street just after the light changed. She was so into the video that she did not notice the oncoming traffic. She walked directly into the traffic while laughing at the falling people on her tiny screen and was hit by a bus. Carrie sustained mild injuries, but both of her devices were destroyed. As far as she was concerned, her life was over.

a)

Carrie loves to use her phone, but she needs to balance that desire with the more practical concerns of safety and wellbeing.

b)

Carrie is rude to her teachers and parents and gets away with it. That is bad for her eyes.

c)

To much screen time is bad is for your eyes and hurts your eyes. It is never good for you

d)

Carrie bad girl.

35.

Kelly had a job at the movie theater, but it didn't pay very much and she was sick of working there. Nonetheless, the work was steady and she needed all of the money that she could get. To her delight, Kelly got an interview at a big office downtown for a job that paid much more. The interview went very well and the bosses all but offered her a position. They said that she would fit the role well and they promised that they would call her back within two weeks. Kelly couldn't wait to quit her job at the movie theater. As soon as she got back she put in her two week notice. She spent the next two weeks bragging to her coworkers about her new high-paying job in the big city. Yet, two weeks passed and she received no phone call. When Kelly decided to follow up on her interview, she learned that the bosses had chosen a different candidate. Kelly was crushed.

a)

If you like meat, eat it before throwing it away.

b)

Nothing is a sure thing before it happens

c)

Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

d)

Kelly is a person who had a job review to work at the movie theater. while the chicken is alive. It is gross but she likes it. It is weird she is 4 years old but this is not the answer if you are reading this thank you.

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