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elements of story summative test #3

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a story plot?

a)

the end of the story

b)

the events that make up the story

c)

the beginning of the story

2.

The first part of the story is called...

a)

the exposition

b)

the climax

c)

the end

3.

The highest point of interest in a story is called...

a)

the end

b)

the rising action

c)

the climax

4.

The end of the story is called

a)

the resolution

b)

the introduction

c)

the middle

5.

The events in a story that lead up to the climax...

a)

the introduction

b)

the rising action

c)

the falling action

6.

What do we call the events that take place after the climax in the story...

a)

the rising action

b)

the falling action

c)

the resolution

7.

When is the setting, characters, and conflict introduced in the story?

a)

During the exposition

b)

During the resolution

c)

During the climax

8.

How many story elements are there?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

8

9.

What is another word for the story introduction?

a)

resolution

b)

exposition

c)

climax

10.

The climax of the story is also the...

a)

turning point of the story

b)

the funniest part of the story

c)

the tragedy of the story

11.

During the climax of the story,

a)

the story ends

b)

nothing important happens

c)

the characters may experience transformation

12.

The protagonist of the story is...

a)

the villain in the story

b)

the main character

c)

the evil character

13.

The antagonist in the story is the...

a)

the main character

b)

the hero

c)

the villain

14.

The plot is also called....

a)

the storyline

b)

the resolution

c)

the introduction

15.

What two things makes up a story's setting?

a)

time and place

b)

time and conflict

c)

place and resolution

d)

resolution and conflict

16.

The author's central message about life or how people behave is

a)

Theme

b)

Rising Action

c)

Setting

d)

Resolution

17.

The problems the characters face in the story is called

a)

Conflict

b)

Setting

c)

Resolution

d)

Plot

18.
Most important person around whom the events of the plot revolve
a)
Main Character
b)
Setting
c)
Minor Character
d)
Genre
19.
The main story events and actions
a)
Plot
b)
Genre
c)
Setting
d)
Text
20.
The end of the story when the reader finds out what happens to the characters after the conflict
a)
Resolution
b)
Plot
c)
Setting
d)
Climax
21.
The time and place in which the action of a story takes place
a)
Setting
b)
Plot
c)
Theme
d)
Genre
22.
The most exciting part of the story
a)
Climax
b)
Setting
c)
Plot
d)
Theme
23.
"Never give up” and "Always be honest" are examples of _______________ ?
a)
themes
b)
character traits
c)
resolutions
d)
settings
24.
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.
25.

The way an author develops or reveals a character

a)

plot

b)

dialogue

c)

characterization

d)

trait

26.
The sequence of events that make up a story is called ____________.
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Plot
d)
Setting
27.
The people or animals that take part in the action of a story are called ________________.
a)
Characters
b)
Plot
c)
Setting
d)
Author
28.
A brief introduction of the setting, characters, and opening situation. 
a)
Rising Action
b)
Exposition
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
29.
A struggle between opposing forces. The problem of the story. 
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Rising Action
d)
Conflict
30.
a)
a. happy
b)
b. busy
c)
c. nervous
31.
a)
a. clumsy
b)
b. embarrassed
c)
c. funny
32.
a)
a. cruel
b)
b. bossy
c)
c. impolite
33.

A story's main character is the...

a)

antagonist

b)

protagonist

34.

What two things makes up a story's setting?

a)

time and place

b)

time and conflict

c)

place and resolution

d)

resolution and conflict

35.

What is the SETTING of the following passage?


It was a dark and stormy night. In her attic bedroom, Margaret Murray, wrapped in an old patchwork quilt, sat on the foot of her bed and watched the trees tossing in the frenzied lashing of the wind.

a)

At night, in a garden

b)

During the day, in an attic

c)

During medieval times, in a kingdom

d)

At night, in Margaret's bedroom

36.
Harry Potter faces many conflicts in his young life. He is an example of:
a)
A protagonist
b)
An antagonist
37.
Plankton often causes problems for Spongebob & Mr. Krabs. He is an example of: 
a)
A protagonist
b)
An antagonist
38.

Andy, Beth, Sally, and John were all the best of friends. This sentence shows which story element?

a)

Characters

b)

Setting

c)

Problem

d)

Solution

39.

They attended Wildwood Elementary. The school was on the East Side of town. It was an older building and was surrounded by trees. This sentence is an example of which story element?

a)

Characters

b)

Setting

c)

Conflict

d)

Theme

40.

The four of them had been in the same class in 3rd Grade. In 4th grade however, the school had grown and hired 2 new 4th grade teachers. Andy and Sally were in the same class, but the other two were in classes all by themselves. Which story element is shown here?

a)

Problem

b)

Solution

c)

Theme

d)

Setting

41.

They wanted a way to spend time together at school. So, they decided to start a club. The club could meet at lunch and after school. This way they could still see other. Which story element is shown here?

a)

Solution

b)

Setting

c)

Theme

d)

Character

42.

When you have a problem, focus on finding solutions and not just on the obstacles in front of you. This is an example of

a)

Character

b)

Setting

c)

Theme

d)

Conflict