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Quiz Final (Theme)

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for theme?
a)
message
b)
moral
c)
life lesson
d)
fable
3.
A story can have more than one theme.
a)
true
b)
false
4.
How do you support the validity of a theme?
a)
text evidence
b)
summarizing
c)
you can't
d)
using the plot
5.
Which of these is not related to theme?
a)
a life lesson that the character learns
b)
the moral of the story
c)
how a character is feeling
d)
the message of the story
6.
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.
7.
Fables teach morals, what's a synonym for a moral?
a)
morality
b)
chore
c)
lesson
d)
life
8.
Why can't trust be a theme?
a)
There's nothing to learn about it.
b)
Trust is a theme
c)
It's only one word, which is a topic.
9.
If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good theme statement?
a)
Don't cry over spilled milk.
b)
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
c)
When fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
d)
Face your fears.
10.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

11.

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.

12.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

b)

Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

c)

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

d)

Jack is a follower.

13.

What is theme?

a)

message about life that the author expresses

b)

the time, location, and mood of a story

c)

sequence of events

d)

the main events

14.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Inequality

b)

Hope

c)

Justice

d)

Your past does not define you.

15.

What does theme add to a story?

a)

A sense of location.

b)

An important message.

c)

Motivation for the characters.

d)

Dialogue for the characters.

16.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Some prizes aren't worth it.

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety.

d)

Always send a tester.

17.

A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:

a)

Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out

b)

It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements

c)

Only complicated, adult stories have themes

d)

It is rarely stated explicitly

18.

Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?

a)

The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain

b)

The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance

c)

The hero fights a villain who can control minds

d)

The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces

19.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Don't be lazy.

b)

Turtles are faster than rabbits.

c)

Our friends are always there for us.

d)

It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

20.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Slowly but surely wins the race.

b)

Don't be lazy.

c)

We are stronger together than we are apart.

d)

If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

21.
When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...
a)
the illustrations
b)
the subject or topic
c)
the title
d)
the length of the story 
22.
A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
23.
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.
24.
A well written theme statement includes character's names and the author.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
25.
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.
26.
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.
27.
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower; 
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay. 
What is the central theme of this poem?
a)
Nature and man
b)
Innocence cannot last
c)
Sunsets and sunrises are beautiful
d)
Nature and beauty
28.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
29.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
30.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
31.
How long should a summary be?
a)
a full page
b)
half of a page
c)
one sentence
d)
3-5 sentences
32.
When writing a summary for a INFORMATIONAL text, what is a good thing to consider?
a)
characters
b)
solution
c)
details and facts
d)
conflict
33.
When writing a summary for a LITERARY text, what is a good thing to consider?
a)
text features
b)
story elements
c)
topic
d)
details
34.
Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is false?
a)
 The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.
b)
The Summary is what all or most of the sentences or paragraphs are about.
c)
The Summary is usually found in more than just one sentence of the passage
d)
The Summary is one isolated thought in a passage.
35.
Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?
a)
The Summary is a thought that is true but is not in the passage.
b)
The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.
c)
 The Summary is specific, detailed information contained in the passage.
d)
The Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.
36.
Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?
a)
using your own words
b)
summary being shorter than the text
c)
exact words from the text
d)
including main ideas only
37.
Which best describes a summary?
a)
a really long detailed piece of writing
b)
the entire text told in your own words
c)
a dumb thing that teachers make you write
d)
the main ideas and important details of a text
38.
Read the following passage and then answer the question.
Lisa knew all of the seven dwarfs except one. She remembered Grumpy, Sleepy and Bashful. And of course she couldn't forget Doc and Dopey. Dopey was her favorite. But there was one she just could not remember. Let's see. There's also Sneezy, and that's six. But she could not remember that last one. What was his name?
a)
Dopey was Lisa's favorite dwarf.
b)
Lisa could not remember the name of one of the dwarfs.
c)
There were seven dwarfs in all.
d)
Lisa had a good memory.
39.
You should write your summary
a)
in your own words with complete sentences
b)
in a secret language that you make up
c)
in one draft without revising
d)
in fragments without punctuation
40.
What can you summarize?
a)
only novels
b)
only nonfiction
c)
only movies
d)
anything you read or watch
41.
When summarizing a story you must include...
a)
Everything that happened
b)
The most significant information
c)
An Inference
d)
My background knowledge
42.
Summaries help me...
a)
understand what I'm reading
b)
write about what I read
c)
include the key points of a text
d)
all of the above

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