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Theme Statement Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which theme statement is the most appropriate?

a)

Total equality is not an ideal worth striving for.

b)

Forcing equality can lead to the loss of individuality.

2.

Which theme statement is the most appropriate?

a)

Rebellion is often the result of oppression.

b)

People should rebel when their voices are not being heard.

3.

Which theme statement is the most appropriate?

a)

Uniformity isn't always the answer to equality.

b)

Forcing uniformity on society often results in conflict and unhappiness instead of equality.

4.

Which theme statement is the most appropriate?

a)

Freedom is always worth dying for.

b)

Sometimes the desire for freedom results in dangerous choices.

5.

Which theme statement is the most appropriate?

a)

Oppression often leads to rebellion.

b)

Oppression always leads to equality.

6.

Don’t judge a book by its cover isn't a theme statement because...

a)

it's about a book, not the characters.

b)

it's too figurative

c)

it's a cliche and a command

d)

Wrong! It's a great theme statement

7.

Select the theme statement that could be inferred from the painting.

a)

Bombs are blasphemies.

b)

When you're a soldier, you see some stuff.

c)

War often traumatizes those who experience its horrors.

d)

War traumatizes you.

8.

What is a theme?

a)

a story line

b)

the topic/subject

c)

a universal truth about life and people

d)

the time and place of an event

9.

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

a)

can be expressed in one word

b)

always shows the setting

c)

is always stated directly in the text

d)

cannot be just one word

10.
Read the following passage from a story.
As Tai strummed the guitar, Charlesa looked at her with pride. For so long, Tai's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Charlesa, either. She sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tai had thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tai smiled, and the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument, Charlesa smiled, too. It had been worth it.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
a)
Playing a musical instrument is too much work.
b)
Hard work can bring great rewards.
c)
Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things.
d)
It's OK to give up on yourself.
11.

Which option below is a strong theme statement?

a)

Nemo believed in himself so he was able to accomplish great things

b)

You need to believe in yourself

c)

If one puts their mind to something, he/she can accomplish anything

12.

Which of the following is an appropriate theme statement?

a)

love

b)

family love

c)

Love can help a person through difficult times.

d)

Langston Hughes, the author, feels that love must be cherished.

13.

Acceptance can lead to happiness and relief.

This works as a theme statement.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Pressure from society

This works as a theme statement.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Curiosity can be dangerous

This works as a theme statement.

a)

True

b)

False