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Theme Practice

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 3hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is...

a)

thesis

b)

summary

c)

theme

d)

plot

2.

For most literary passages, there is an underlying lesson that is taught and can be

inferred. What is the underlying lesson that can be inferred from a passage called?

a)

A. Main Idea

b)

B. Theme

c)

C. Setting

d)

D. Climax

3.

What is the difference between a theme of a story and a topic of a story? h

a)
They are the same thing. 
b)
Theme is a summary and a topic is a life lesson.
c)
Theme is the life lesson you learn and topic is what the story is mostly about. 
d)
They both summarize the plot.
4.
True or False: A theme tells you what to do.
a)

true

b)

false

5.

The theme ties together other elements of the narrative, including the characters and the events of the plot.

a)

True

b)

False

6.
Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?
a)
how a character is feeling
b)
a "life lesson" the main character learns
c)
a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
d)
the moral of the story
7.

Look at the image and decide what theme the image is trying to teach.Look at the image and decide what theme the image is trying to teach.

a)

You should cheat to win.

b)

Always work hard.

c)

It pays to be honest.

d)

Teamwork is best.

8.

If I am trying to find the theme in a story. I can ask myself: What did the characters learn?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

Look at the image and decide what theme the image is trying to teach.

a)

Ordinary people can be heroes

b)

Lying can lead to consequences

c)

Treat others with kindness

d)

Hard work pays off

10.
Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story?
a)

math is difficult

b)

if you steal, something bad will happen to you

c)

pets make people happy

d)

Respect for others paves the way for strong relationships.

11.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

The donkey was stubborn and did not move.

c)

LaShonda knew she would always be grateful.

d)

RGB became famous for being a champion for gender equality.

12.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Snow White was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

c)

Juan risked his life to save his brother's.

d)

Happiness

13.

What does theme add to the story?

a)

A sense of location

b)

An important message

c)

Motivation for the characters

d)

Dialogue for the characters

14.

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)

Life is short; make the most of it.

d)

How much wood could a wood chuck chuck?

15.

What is the definition of theme?

a)

A universal truth, moral, or lesson the author wants to express.

b)

Events that occur within the story

c)

Author's reason for writing the story

d)

Location of the stories

16.
To identify a theme in a story, a reader can ask ...
a)
What has the character learned?
b)
What is the setting?
c)
Who is the narrator?
d)
ALL of the above
17.

Match the following

a)

Story

1.

a connected series of events told through words

b)

Summarize

2.

a short retelling of the main ideas or events in a passage

c)

Theme

3.

the big idea or lesson of a story

d)

Text

4.

written words in a book, magazine, newspaper, etc

e)

Conflict

5.

a struggle between people or things

18.

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ... a

a)

can be expressed in one word

b)

always shows the setting

c)

cannot be just one word

d)

is always stated directly in the text

19.

Themes are universal because ... l

a)

The entire universe enjoys them

b)
authors add them to make the writing meaningful
c)

all humans share common experiences

d)
the stories go on forever
20.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme? l

a)

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

b)

With hard work, you can accomplish anything.

c)

A little boy lied to his mother.

d)

You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

21.
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
22.
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
23.
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.
24.
When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...
a)
the illustrations
b)
the subject or topic
c)
the title
d)
the length of the story 
25.

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.

26.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

27.

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.

28.
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.
29.
If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?
a)
Respect your elders.
b)
Always help others in need.
c)
It's important to have courage to express individuality.
d)
Respect the ideas of others.
30.
The theme of a text is its
a)
summary
b)
message
c)
point of view
d)
answer
31.
Why can't trust be a theme?
a)
There's nothing to learn about it.
b)
Trust is a theme
c)
It's only one word, which is a topic.
32.
Which of the following is NOT a theme?
a)
sharing with others is caring
b)
money is the root of all evil
c)
hard work pays off
d)
love
33.
Where can a reader find the theme?
a)
It stated directly in the text.
b)
A character tells you.
c)
The reader must understand what the character has learned.
d)
Books or movies do not have themes.
34.
Can shows and movies on TV have themes?
a)
No, only books can.
b)
TV shows and movies don't fit into any themes.
c)
They can have themes just like books can.
d)
They are the only literary works that can have themes.
35.
A story can have more than one theme.
a)
true
b)
false
36.

What is Main Idea?

a)

The supporting details in the story

b)

What the story is about

c)

The conclusion of a story

d)

The message of the story

37.

To infer means...

a)

to guess what the story is about

b)

to summarize the story

c)

to find the main idea of the story

d)

to use what you know and what the story tells you to come up with a conclusion

38.

True or False: The theme is the main idea of the story.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What is Main Idea?

a)

The supporting details in the story

b)

What the story is about

c)

The conclusion of a story

d)

The message of the story

40.

To infer means...

a)

to guess what the story is about

b)

to summarize the story

c)

to find the main idea of the story

d)

to use what you know and what the story tells you to come up with a conclusion

41.

True or False: The theme is the main idea of the story.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Which of the following is NOT the same as theme?

a)

The central message of the story

b)

The lesson of the story

c)

The topic of the story

d)

The moral of the story

43.

Which of the following could be a theme?

a)

It is better to take responsibility for your actions, than to lose your friends.

b)

Trust

c)

When Nemo works hard, he can achieve anything.

d)

New York is the best place to go on vacation.

44.
In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?
a)
What the story is about
b)
The topic of the text
c)
A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
d)
Where and when the story happens
45.

What is a question you can ask yourself when identifying theme?

a)

Who is the main character?

b)

How did the character grow or change?

c)

What is the setting?

46.

What is a question you can ask yourself when identifying theme?

a)

What message is the author trying to send?

b)

What are the main character's traits?

c)

What is the climax?

47.

The author tells you exactly what the theme is.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

48.
Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story?
a)
math is difficult
b)

if you steal money, something bad will happen to you

c)

Dogs make people happy

d)

Respect others and they will respect you.

49.

One way to figure out the theme is to ____.

a)

Skim through the story.

b)

Read the beginning of the story.

c)

Think about what the character has learned.

d)

Read the ending of the story.

50.
How do you support the validity of a theme?
a)
text evidence
b)
summarizing
c)
you can't
d)
using the plot
51.

One morning, a boy led his sheep to a field. His job was to watch for wolves that might want to eat his sheep. But watching the sheep was boring. Then, he thought of a way to have a little fun. As loud as he could, the boy cried, "Wolf! Wolf!" In no time, farmers from a nearby farm rushed to help him. But the boy just laughed. He told them that there was no wolf. The farmers all shook their heads and left. By lunchtime, the boy was bored again. So, he cried "Wolf!" a second time. Again, the farmers came running. Again, the boy just laughed. The farmers shook their fists at him and stomped away. But a little while later, the boy really did see a wolf. It was looking at his sheep. The boy cried "Wolf!" a third time. But this time, nobody came to help. The farmers didn't believe the boy anymore

a)

If you lie, no one will believe when you tell the truth

b)

If you're bored it's okay to tell a small lie

c)

It's okay to lie as longs as you tell the truth in the end

d)

Don't believe fools

52.

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.

Which best represents the theme or moral?

a)

Having fun will always pay off

b)

Work before you play

c)

Be respectful

53.

"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.

Which best represents the theme or moral?

a)

You should sacrifice for others.

b)

Give up when things are tough.

c)

When you are greedy, you will fall down.

d)

You should never give up.

54.
a)
Splitting the room in half can be a good way to tackle a painting job
b)
It’s better to do things right the first time
c)
If you have a good suggestion, adults will agree with it
d)
Painting a room can be a time-consuming task.
55.
a)
eating too much candy can make you sick
b)
Think things through when deciding between two activities.
c)
Selfishness can have negative consequences
d)
Don't expect others to give you something just because you made a bad choice
56.
a)
Wear the clothes our parents choose for school pictures.
b)
Stand by your friends no matter what.
c)
Don't worry about what others think of you.
d)
Stand up for yourself.
57.

How are you feeling about understanding theme?

a)

GREAT! I can do it without ANY help!

b)

GOOD, I can do it but may need help sometimes.

c)

NOT GREAT, I need help most of the time.

d)

POORLY, I need a lot of help.

58.
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.
59.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
60.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
61.
The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
62.
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.
63.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
64.
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 
65.
The girls were coloring when Mike wanted to join along.  One girl moved the crayons closer to them.  The other girl proceeded to take the other crayon boxes.  Mike had no crayons to use.  One girl remarked, "These crayons are ours.  Find your own."
a)
Being greedy is never nice
b)
you should keep your own things to yourself
c)
friends should color together
d)
it's ok to be mean to others when you're coloring
66.
Jim was stacking boxes at work.  There was a certain height he had to reach.  He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top.  Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.
a)
teamwork can accomplish a goal
b)
tall people are the best
c)
work hard to reach a goal
d)
people can be like boxes
67.
Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room.  She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from afar.  Tina was standing in an area all by herself.  She had a perplexed look on her face, as there were no other seats available.  Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well.
a)
Lunch is best when it's crowded
b)
Be nice
c)
Friends should look out for each other
d)
Susie is nice
68.
"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go.  She was going on her own, but suddenly fell.  She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch.  A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.
a)
you should sacrifice for others
b)
your family will do anything for you
c)
when you are greedy, you will fall down
d)
you should never give up
69.
My best friend was having a party Friday night, but I also had a baseball game.  This was going to be a tough decision.  If I do not go to the game, I will let my team down.
a)
It's important to be loyal
b)
Your friends are the most important things in life
c)
Being good at sports is the best way to get friends
d)
it's important to never give up
70.
She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car.  After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone.  "Thank you," he said.
a)
Sometimes crying is good for you
b)
it's important to be honest
c)
Driving a car is a big responsibility
d)
expereincing loss/grief is difficult
71.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
72.
What is the theme of this story?  
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest. 
c)
Don't talk to strangers. 
d)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
73.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't be greedy.
b)
Work together.
c)
Respect your elders. 
d)
Don't steal.
74.
a)
Cheating can have negative consequences.
b)
Follow directions given by a coach.
c)
Cross-country is a difficult sport for some kids.
d)
Don't let others influence you into making bad choices. 
75.
a)
Be an alert passenger when others are driving.
b)
Don't text and drive when traffic is heavy.
c)
When you make a mistake, admit it.
d)
Reckless behavior can hurt you and others. 
76.
Identify possible ways an author presents theme in a literary work.
a)
Through feelings of the main character
b)
Through conversations of the characters
c)
Actions and events in the story
d)
All of the above
77.
Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story?
a)
math is difficult
b)
if you steal, something bad will happen to you
c)
pets make people happy
d)
You should always have respect for others.
78.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street. 
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention. 
d)
One good turn deserves another.
79.
What is the theme of this story?  
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest. 
c)
Don't talk to strangers. 
d)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
80.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
81.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't be greedy.
b)
Work together.
c)
Respect your elders. 
d)
Don't steal.
82.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't be lazy.
b)
Have as much fun as you can before you die.
c)
Don't steal.
d)
Look before you leap.
83.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't steal. 
b)
Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of. 
c)
Being beautiful is the most important thing.
d)
Swans are prettier than ducks.
84.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Respect your elders.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Don't be lazy.
d)
Help others because what goes around comes around.
85.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Respect your elders.
b)
Look before you leap.
c)
Don't brag too much.
d)
Be polite.
86.
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.
87.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.
b)
Don't be lazy.
c)
Our friends are always there for us.
d)
Turtles are faster than rabbits.
88.
In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?
a)
What the story is about
b)
The topic of the text
c)
A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
d)
Where and when the story happens

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