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Fiction Skills

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Bailey had a Great Aunt who recently moved to Bailey's city. Even though she barely knew her Great Aunt, Bailey was worried that she might be lonely in a new town without any of her friends. She wanted to make sure that her Great Aunt felt loved and not forgotten in her new home at the retirement community.

So, every afternoon that Bailey didn't have dance class, she rode her bike a few blocks from her house to the retirement village to pay a visit to her Great Aunt. Every time she visited her, Bailey would try to find small gifts that would cheer her up, like a loaf of pumpkin bread, a small bouquet of flowers from Bailey's backyard, or a deck of cards so they could play rummy together. She also brought some of her favorite books to read to her Great Aunt, since her Aunt's eyes were not as sharp as they used to be.

Bailey's Aunt looked forward to her visits and grew to love her like her own granddaughter. Everyone at the retirement community loved Bailey too and always looked forward to seeing her smiling face.

How was Bailey feeling in this story and how do you know?

a)

She was feeling worried because she thought her aunt might be lonely.

b)

She was feeling happy because she thought her aunt might be lonely.

c)

She was feeling mad because her aunt moved closer to her.

d)

She was feeling sad because her dog died.

2.

Jacob thinks that Brayden is rude. Brayden always seems to say weird things to others in class. One day, the two boys are paired for a class project. Brayden tells Jacob that he gets nervous around new people and sometimes says the wrong thing. Jacob realizes that Brayden isn't actually rude, just has a hard time making friends. After that, the two boys decide to be friends.

What kind of relationship do Jacob and Brayden have?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Changing (from negative to positive)

d)

Changing (from positive to negative)

3.

 Jacob thinks that Brayden is rude. Brayden always seems to say weird things to others in class. One day, the two boys are paired for a class project. Brayden tells Jacob that he gets nervous around new people and sometimes says the wrong thing. Jacob realizes that Brayden isn't actually rude, just has a hard time making friends. After that, the two boys decide to be friends.

What do Jacob and Brayden both want? (their motivation)

a)

To be friends

b)

To make a good grade

c)

To get a job

d)

To find a dog

4.

Evan was sitting in school. He felt lonely because his best friend had moved away. Evan thought he would never make another good friend. It was time for his class to choose partners for their science project. Evan noticed that Jacob didn’t have a partner. Jacob was a quiet boy. Evan had never really talked to him before. Evan asked Jacob to be his partner. After school, Jacob invited Evan to his house to work on their science project. The two boys got along well. Evan found out that Jacob was funny and fun to work with. Evan didn’t feel lonely anymore. He had a new friend!

How does Jacob help change Evan's mind about having a good friend?

a)

He told him they are friends.

b)

Jacob did not talk to him.

c)

Jacob invited Evan to his house and they had fun together.

d)

Jacob did the science project with Evan and did not talk to him anymore.

5.

The dreaded rope dangled in front of me. I felt as if the teacher was asking me to leap across the Grand Canyon.

What can you tell about the character?

a)

The character is feeling brave.

b)

The character is feeling worried.

c)

The character is feeling humorous.

d)

The character is feeling bored.

6.
The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict
a)
the climax
b)
the theme
c)
the resolution
d)
the introduction
7.
The main idea, or message, in a literary work is the
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
tone
d)
theme
8.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
9.
Which part of the plot
creates tension and suspense?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
10.
What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?
a)
beginning
b)
rising action
c)
introduction/exposition
d)
resolution
11.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

a)

climax

b)

rising action

c)

falling action

d)

resolution

12.

a SERIES of related EVENTS that make up the story.

a)

setting

b)

characters

c)

rising action

d)

plot

13.

the author's MESSAGE/ LESSON about life

a)

theme

b)

plot

c)

characters

d)

falling action

14.

perspective from which a story is told

a)

plot

b)

conflict

c)

characters

d)

point of view

15.
What could be a theme of the following: 
In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.  He became the first African American to play basball in Major Leagues.  Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves.  He also faced a hostile crowd. 
a)
Join the Dodgers 
b)
Fish out of Water 
c)
Follow your dreams 
d)
Always play baseball 
16.
Stephanie invited her friends to her birthday party. She didn't know the new girl, but she thought it would be mean to leave her out. When the girl came to Stephanie's house, her mom brought in a huge cake and pizza for all. She told Stephanie thank you for inviting her daughter!
a)
Slow and steady wins the race
b)
Actions speak louder than words
c)
Kind deeds can reward you in many ways
d)
The new girl had a nice mom
17.
Giselle had two best friends, Lindy and Taejah. Lindy ALWAYS said she was Giselle's BEST friend.Giselle  had them both over to spend the night. Lindy was on her new phone all night long, ignoring Giselle. Taejah and Giselle watched a movie together, made popcorn, and pranked Giselle's brother. The next day at school, Lindy told the girls what a boring sleepover Giselle had. Taejah told everyone what a fun time she had at Giselle's house.
a)
Technology is often taken for granted
b)
Friends prove themselves by their actions
c)
Friends don't gossip
d)
Lindy was not a good friend
18.

Matt was always mean to the other younger kids on the school bus. He would make fun of them and put sticky stuff in their seat. He was the oldest and “coolest” kid on the bus. After this year, Matt would be going to high school. He would not have to ride with these little “rug rats” anymore. The summer had passed and Matt was headed to high school. He was a little nervous getting on the bus. When he walked on, he could feel the older kids laughing at him. When he got into his seat there was chocolate sauce smeared all over his seat. What is the theme?

a)

Loyalty

b)

Treat others how you would like to be treated.

c)

Money can't buy happiness (or friends)

d)

Be yourself

19.
What is conflict?
a)
Fighting
b)
The problem the main character faces
c)
Feeling sick
d)
The central message of the story
20.

Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap. Some of the people sitting at the tables near him looked up from their books and gave him annoyed looks. Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically. The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made. Alex put the laptop in his bag and began walking toward the door. He held his head down low.

Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?

a)

He held his head down low.

b)

Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap

c)

The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made.

21.
What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)
a)
Persuade, Inform, Electrify
b)
Perform, Infer, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Inform, Educate
d)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
22.
Persuade means...
a)
Make people agree with you
b)
Make people angry
c)
Make people think the opposite thing
d)
Make people fall in love
23.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people scared
b)
To make people sad
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To go to the circus
24.
What is the authors purpose?
"She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dogs belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon."
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
25.
What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain