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Theme Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a theme in a story?

a)

The underlying message or lesson of a story.

b)

The physical setting of a story.

c)

The order in which events occur in a story.

d)

The color scheme used in a story.

2.

Which of the following is an example of a theme in a story? a) Friendship b) Bicycle c) Chair d) Pizza

a)

d) Pizza

b)

a) Friendship

c)

c) Chair

d)

b) Bicycle

3.

True or False: A theme is the underlying lesson or message of a story.

a)

False

b)

A theme is a type of music

c)

A theme is a character in a story

d)

True

4.

What is the purpose of a theme in a story?

a)

To confuse the reader

b)

To convey a universal message or lesson

c)

To create a visually appealing story

d)

To provide entertainment value

5.

Which of the following is NOT a type of theme? a) Love b) Adventure c) Mystery d) Elephant

a)

b) Resourcefulness

b)

d) Elephant

c)

a) Love

d)

c) Acceptance

6.

What is the difference between a theme and a topic in a story?

a)

A theme and a topic are the same thing.

b)

A theme is the underlying message or lesson, while a topic is the subject or subject matter.

c)

A theme is the subject or subject matter, while a topic is the underlying message or main idea.

d)

A theme is the plot of the story, while a topic is the characters involved.

7.

True or False: A theme can be inferred by analyzing the characters, plot, and setting of a story.

a)

A theme can only be inferred by analyzing the characters

b)

A theme can only be inferred by analyzing the plot

c)

False

d)

True

8.

What is the theme of the story 'The Tortoise and the Hare'? a) Slow and steady wins the race b) Rabbits are faster than turtles c) Hares are lazy d) Turtles are slow

a)

d) Turtles are slow

b)

c) Hares are lazy

c)

a) Slow and steady wins the race

d)

b) Rabbits are faster than turtles

9.

What is the theme of the story 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'? a) Honesty is the best policy b) Wolves are dangerous c) Boys like to play tricks d) Sheep are scared of wolves

a)

b) Wolves are friendly

b)

c) Boys should always tell lies

c)

d) Sheep are not afraid of wolves

d)

a) Honesty is the best policy

10.

What is the theme of the story 'Cinderella'? a) True love conquers all b) Glass slippers are fashionable c) Step-sisters are mean d) Fairy godmothers are real

a)

b

b)

c

c)

d

d)

a

11.

What is the theme of the story 'The Lion King'? a) The circle of life b) Lions are kings c) Zebras are tasty d) Monkeys are funny

a)

b

b)

c

c)

d

d)

a

12.

What is the theme of the story 'The Little Mermaid'? a) Be true to yourself b) Mermaids can't walk c) Fish are friends d) Sea witches are evil

a)

c) Fish are friends

b)

d) Sea witches are evil

c)

a) Be true to yourself

d)

b) Mermaids can't walk

13.

What is the theme of the story 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'? a) Good vs. evil b) Wizards are cool c) Owls make good pets d) Magic is real

a)

b) Wizards are cool

b)

c) Owls make good pets

c)

d) Magic is real

d)

a) Good vs. evil

14.

What is the theme of the story 'Charlotte's Web'? a) Friendship b) Spiders are scary c) Pigs are smart d) Farms are fun

a)

c) Pigs are smart

b)

b) Spiders are scary

c)

a) Friendship

d)

d) Farms are fun

15.

What is the theme of the story 'The Giving Tree'? a) Selflessness b) Trees are generous c) Boys like to climb trees d) Apples are delicious

a)

a) Selflessness

b)

b) Trees are generous

c)

c) Boys like to climb trees

d)

d) Apples are delicious