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Giant Review Challenge

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which part of the plot
introduces the characters?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
2.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
3.
What is the conflict of a story?
a)
the problem faced by the main character
b)
a bad hair day
c)
the ending of the story
d)
a boxing match
4.
The character that causes trouble for the main character is the.....
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
5.
The events that follow the climax, which lessen the conflict.
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action 
c)
Falling Action
d)
Resolution
6.
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story? 
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
falling action 
7.
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
8.

A character that we know little about

a)

Round

b)

Flat

c)

Static

d)

Dynamic

9.

A character that has little or no change by the end of the book is a ____________________ character.

a)

Round

b)

Flat

c)

Static

d)

Dynamic

10.

A character that does change by the end of the story is a_______________ character.

a)

Round

b)

Flat

c)

Static

d)

Dynamic

11.

A well developed, complex character is

a)

round

b)

flat

c)

static

d)

dynamic

12.

This is the main character, characterized by "goodness"

a)

obstacle

b)

antagonist

c)

dynamic

d)

protagonist

13.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
14.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
15.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
16.
Jacob's house was destroyed when Hurricane Irma blew through Florida.
What type of conflict is this?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
17.

Which of the following is an example of character vs. nature?

a)

Batman fought against the Joker for a long time.

b)

Hamlet struggled to decide if the ghost was real or sent by the devil.

c)

Santiago faced the harsh sunlight and storms from his little boat on the sea.

d)

Atticus Finch went against his town's racist views when he defended Tom Robinson.

18.

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

a)

Annika's mom was unable to come to her speech.

b)

Jenna and her sister fought over their parents' car.

c)

Rojel finished his homework early, so he watched some TV.

d)

Lee couldn't make up his mind whether or not to go to the party.

19.

True or False: Every story has exactly one conflict to resolve.

a)

True

b)

False

20.
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
21.
A story can have more than one theme.
a)
true
b)
false
22.

Where can a reader find the theme in MOST stories?

a)

It stated directly in the text.

b)

A character tells you.

c)

The reader must understand what the character has learned and infer the theme.

d)

Books or movies do not have themes.

23.

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.

24.

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.

25.
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)
How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
26.

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.

27.

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.

28.

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.

29.
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.
30.

Which is important to setting?

a)

WHERE a story takes place

b)

WHEN a story takes place

c)

Both where AND when

31.

Which sentence IS about the setting?

a)

Sarah could not remember her name.

b)

Sarah could barely see in the fog.

c)

Sarah wanted to get home.

32.

Which sentence IS about the setting?

a)

They could not get past the locked door.

b)

They filled their pockets with candy.

c)

They almost got caught!

33.

Which sentence IS about the setting?

a)

Amber heard squeaking noises.

b)

Amber wondered if a mouse was in the room.

c)

Amber jumped on the bed.

34.

TRUE OR FALSE:

Setting includes sights.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Setting can give clues about a story’s ________.

a)

plot

b)

conflict

c)

mood

d)

all of the above

36.

What is the setting of the passage below?


One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

a)

winter in a train station of a busy city

b)

a hospital in the future

c)

a summer morning in a castle

d)

a grocery store in the 1980s

37.

In the passage below, what can you infer about Randolph using clues from the setting?


One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

a)

Randolph is a mean person.

b)

Randolph is a prince or king.

c)

Randolph has an older sister.

d)

The setting doesn’t give us any clues about Randolph.

38.

If the passage below were set at Lena’s birthday party, what could you infer?


Lena laughed loudly. “I can’t believe you did that!” she said, smiling.

a)

Lena might have received an unexpected present.

b)

Lena might be a very selfish character.

c)

Lena might be mad at her best friend.

d)

Lena might be talking to her uncle.

39.

Which text structure uses the following KEY WORDS?


During

First/second

Meanwhile

During

Before

After

Following

Steps

Initially

Lastly

a)

Sequence

b)

Description

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

40.

Which text structure uses the following key words?


Because

So

Causes

Therefore

As a result

Since

Impact

Effects of

If.. then..

When.. then..

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Sequence

c)

Chronological

d)

Problem and Solution

41.

Which text structure uses these key words?


Problem

Solve

Answer

Solution

As a result of

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and contrast

c)

sequence

d)

problem and solution

42.

Which text structure uses these key words?


Both

also

Just as

Alike

Unlike

Compared to

Similar to

a)

Compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

problem and solution

d)

description

43.

what type of text structure uses these KEY WORDS?


For example

Looks like

Such as

Made up of

Characteristics

a)

Description

b)

Problem and solution

c)

compare and contrast

d)

sequence

44.

The Revolutionary War was a time of great division. Americans were split into two groups: Patriots and Loyalists. Patriots were Americans who supported the struggle for independence. They believed that Americans should be free from the control of an English king. They fought against the English to establish a new government in America. Loyalists were Americans who remained loyal to the crown. Some of them were happy under English rule. Others believed that they might be rewarded after the Americans lost the war. Though both Patriots and Loyalists lived in America, a deep division ran between them.


What type of text structure is used in this paragraph?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Description

45.

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Order and Sequence

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Cause and Effect

46.

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:

Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.

a)

Description

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Order and Sequence

d)

Problem and Solution

47.

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:

The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.

a)

Description

b)

Order and Sequence

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

48.

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

a)

Description

b)

Order and Sequence

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

49.

When I get to my classroom in the morning, the first thing I do is hang up my coat and my backpack. Then I turn in my homework and sharpen my pencil. After that, I am ready for work, so I sit down at my seat and start on the morning assignment on the board.


What words make this paragraph Order and Sequence?

a)

So, My, Do, Is

b)

First Thing, Then, After

c)

Am, For, Is, Get

d)

Sharpen, Homework, Pencil

50.

helps you figure out the pronunciation of a word, key words are defined, generally found in the back of the book.

a)

index

b)

table of contents

c)

glossary

d)

timelines

51.

How does a caption help a reader understand an informational text?

a)

it explains a photograph or illustration and gives information that may not be in the text

b)

It provides the reader with an image to show a visual representation of the text

c)

it provides the meaning of a word

d)

It summarizes the overall meaning of the text

52.

Help the reader better understand the order of events and how one event may have led to another, show important events in chronological order

a)

timeline

b)

caption

c)

title

d)

heading/subheading

53.

help the reader to locate information in the text, printed in large or bold print to make them stand out.

a)

headings/subheadings

b)

captions

c)

titles

d)

index

54.

Lists the major parts of the book along with their page numbers, helps readers to locate information in a book or magazine and see how everything is organized, located in the front of the book.

a)

title

b)

glossary

c)

table of contents

d)

captions

55.

Lists the major parts of the book along with their page numbers, helps readers to locate information in a book or magazine and see how everything is organized, located in the front of the book.

a)

index

b)

table of contents

c)

glossary

d)

timelines

56.

Visual representation of facts and details

a)

heading/subheadings

b)

title

c)

timeline

d)

tables and graphs

57.
What is a topic?
a)
the writer's opinion about a text
b)
the general subject of a text
c)
the details that explain the text
d)
a retelling of the most important ideas
58.
Most people think that Johann Sebastian Bach played the piano, but this is not true. The piano was not invented until just two years before he died. Bach's main instrument was the organ. He was a great organist. He wrote a lot of wonderful music for that instrument. He also played other keyboard instruments that were ancestors of the piano. Among these instruments was the harpsichord. Along with Mozart, Bach is considered to be one of the all-time great composers
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Mozart and Bach did not compose music for the piano.
b)
Johann Sebastian Bach was a great organist and writer.
c)
The piano had not been invented three hundred years ago.
d)
The harpsichord was a keyboard instrument before the piano.
59.
We often let others know what we are thinking without using words. The name that we give for this kind of communication is body language. Body language includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
We sometimes use words to express ourselves.
b)
Body language may not mean the same thing to everyone.
c)
We use body language to communicate with others.
d)
Body language includes gestures, facial expression, and posture.
60.
 Imagine testing glass by throwing chickens at it? Sometimes fast moving airplanes fly through flocks of birds. If the birds hit the windshield of a plane, the glass could shatter and cause a crash. Airplane manufacturers have made a chicken cannon that fires rubber chickens at glass windshields. If the windshield doesn't break when the rubber chicken hits it, the designers know that the glass can withstand the force of a real crash.
a)
Why birds can be dangerous to airplanes
b)
How a chicken cannon checks glass
c)
How the Chicken cannon works
d)
How big a bird can hit a plane and bring it down
61.

Find the central idea

Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business

a)

Being a clown isn't all fun and games.

b)

Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

c)

Rodeos are exciting.

d)

Clowns are good at riding bulls.

62.
Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. 
This author belives that:
a)
Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
b)
Gorillas are mean animals
c)
Gorillas don't like other animals.
63.
The average school day for kindergarteners is getting longer, and it's paying off in improved reading skills.  This improvement will continue from elementary school to high school.  These children will be able to get better jobs when they are adults.  What is the author's viewpoint about full-day kindergarten?
a)
Against full-day
b)
Hates kindergarten
c)
Favors full-day
d)
Never went to kindergarten
64.

Jay slid down in his seat, hoping Mr. Yu wouldn't call on him. Mr. Yu knew that trick and asked Jay to read the passage aloud.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

65.

I boldly marched over to Mr. Thomas's house. "Do you need someone to mow your lawn?" I asked.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

66.

"I wish you were the president, Dad," Jo said. She often wished that. She loved her father more than anyone in the world.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

67.

As I skated along, I wondered whether the ice was safe. Two seconds later, a loud cracking sound gave me the answer.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

68.

"Try multiplying these fractions again," Mrs. Davis said, knowing Ben could do better. Unfortunately, Ben wasn't as confident.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

69.

Before I could say anything, my uncle's eyes shifted to the dent in his car door. The smile faded from his face and I quickly started to explain .

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

70.

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ornate means:


The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!

a)

Simple

b)

Beautiful

c)

Detailed

d)

Relieved

71.
Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures.  They were not supposed to be there. 
a)
Color
b)
Add
c)
Find
d)
Delete
72.
Based on context clues in the passage below, migrate means _____________.

Many Northern birds migrate for the winter.  They return in the spring.
a)
Lay eggs
b)
Eat
c)
Move away
d)
Sing
73.
Read the passage below.  Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests.  That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.  
a)
Followed her mother's requests
b)
Folded her clothes
c)
Brushed her teeth
d)
That night
74.
Read the passage below.  Which word or words help you understand the meaning of the word transportation in this sentence?

On Thursday afternoon, what kind of transportation will you use, a car or train?
a)
Use
b)
Car or train
c)
Afternoon
d)
Thursday
75.
Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
a)
Finished
b)
Cut short 
c)
Boring
d)
Too long