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Fiction review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

“Don't judge a book by its cover” is an example of ___.

a)

mood

b)

theme

c)

setting

d)

conflict

2.

The climax of the story is

a)

the most boring part of the story.

b)

the tense, exciting, or terrifying moment when our emotional involvement is the greatest.

c)

when the bad guy dies.

3.

The time and location of the story are called ___.

a)

plot

b)

setting

c)

conflict

d)

theme

4.
The city had been destroyed. Shopkeepers had been robbed and beaten, their businesses destroyed.  Each day became harder and harder for the poor, ravaged members of the community who managed to survive.  
What is the mood of the passage?
a)
romantic
b)
sorrowful 
c)
joyful
d)
suspenseful 
5.
True or False? There can be many themes found in one story.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
A struggle between two or more opposing forces.
a)
climax
b)
conflict
c)
character
d)
chapter
7.
Which of these is an
internal conflict?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. nature
8.
The opposing character or force to the main character
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
plankton
d)
villian
9.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. nature
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. self
10.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because her community is afraid of her secret magical powers.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. nature
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. self
11.
Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college; however, it was the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
12.

Which word best describes Thomas?

a)

rude

b)

disgusting

c)

hungry

13.

Which word best describes Isabel?

a)

lazy

b)

busy

c)

dishonest

14.

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

15.
I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
16.
McDonald's is an inexpensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
17.

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

a)

frown at someone

b)

scowl at someone

18.
 Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?
a)
remind
b)
nag
19.

A type of conflict that involves a character against forces that are not in this world such as monsters, magical beings with powers, and aliens

a)

Man vs. Tech

b)

Man vs Self

c)

Internal Conflict

d)

Man vs Supernatural

20.

I didn't like creeping down the dark alley. From which point of view is this sentence written?

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person

21.

Which point of view uses the pronoun I?

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person

22.

Which sentence is written in third person point of view?

a)

I brought my mother breakfast this morning.

b)

You always wear your seatbelt.

c)

We didn't mean to hurt Jorge's feelings!

d)

Cynthia and her brother walked home from school this afternoon.

23.

This Mario player is what POV?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Limited

d)

Third Person Omniscient

24.

This Mario player is what POV?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

25.

How would you describe the author's word choice?

"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).

a)

pleased

b)

angry

c)

happy

d)

suspicious

26.

How would you describe the author's word choice?

She hesitated, listening for sounds of the creature. The forest seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. Something watching and waiting.

a)

romantic

b)

depressing

c)

joyful

d)

suspenseful

27.

How would you describe the author's word choice?

Father: We are going to Disney World!

Son: Yay!!!!

a)

Irritated

b)

annoyed

c)

excited

d)

uninterested

28.

How would you describe the author's word choice?

I feel like throwing something! I was typing my paper and was almost finished. Then the power went out. Now my paper is lost. This is a horrible night.

a)

serious

b)

excited

c)

angry

d)

scary

29.

How would you describe the author's word choice?

The doctor came just in time to save the athlete from further injury. The crowd stood and applauded as he was taken from the field.

a)
regretful
b)
sad
c)
appreciative
30.

"The thunder clapped loudly shaking the house"

What type of imagery is this?

a)

Hearing

b)

Touch

c)

Smell

d)

Taste

31.

"Together, they sat at the expansive shoreline. The shimmering sun was sinking into the sea and, as it disappeared, he went down on one knee and popped out the red ring case.”

The type of imagery used in the sentence is:

a)

Smell

b)

Sight

c)

Taste

d)

Touch

32.

Which of the following is not related to the theme?

a)

You need to infer it according tothe evidence from the text.

b)

It is not explicit in the text.

c)

It is universal because you can relate to itregardless of your culture or geographic location.

d)

It is what the story is about

33.
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.
34.
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
a)
Skim through the story
b)
Just read the beginning of the story
c)
Think about what the character has learned
d)
Read the ending of the story
35.
A novel can have more than one theme.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
36.

This is the TIME (when) & the PLACE (where) a

story happens.

a)

characters

b)

initiating event

c)

setting

d)

resolution

37.

This is the beginning of a story where the reader learns about the background of the story - this includes setting, characters, and other relevant details.

a)

plot

b)

exposition

c)

initiating event

d)

characters

38.

This is the act or event which begins the main conflict of the story.

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

plot

d)

initiating event

39.

Sandy missed the bus and was late for school.

What is the cause of the sentence above?

a)

Sandy missed the bus

b)

She was late for school

40.

Sandy missed the bus and was late for school.

What is the effect of the sentence above?

a)

Sandy missed the bus

b)

She was late for school

41.

Nia had a motorcycle accident and broke her arm

What is the effect of the sentence above?

a)

Nia had a motorcycle accident

b)

She broke her arm

42.

Rian did not study hard for his exam and got a low score.

What is the cause of the sentence above?

a)

He got a low score

b)

Rian did not study hard for his exam

43.

Rian did not study hard for his exam and got a low score.

What is the effect of the sentence above?

a)

Rian did not study hard for his exam

b)

He got a low score

44.
Jenny held her stomach and leaned back on the sofa. She grabbed a blanket and curled up in a ball. All she could think about was that big funnel cake she ate earlier.

Jenny probably :
a)
a. hasn’t slept in a while
b)
b. wants another funnel cake
c)
c. has a stomachache from the cake
45.

If a person has a bag full of these items, where might he or she be going?

a)

the beach

b)

snowboarding

c)

fishing

d)

the mall

46.

If you found a backpack full of these items, who could the owner be?

a)

a grandparent

b)

a student

c)

a scientist

d)

a grocery store worker

47.

6. At the end of the winter, the price of winter clothes in the shop usually drops

a)

Remains

b)

Increases

c)

Ceases

d)

Falls

48.

7. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.

a)

Astonished

b)

Upset

c)

Puzzled

d)

Angry

49.

12. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-informed.

a)

Attentive

b)

Popular

c)

Noticeable

d)

Suspicious

50.

14. The organization was established in 2022 in Martinsville.

a)

Set up

b)

Come around

c)

Make out

d)

Put Off

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