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NonFiction/Short Story Test

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Central Idea is
a)
the overall message/point of the text
b)
one main point that the author uses to prove their point
c)
the quote that supports the author's claim
d)
the underlying message that is implied in the text of the story
2.
We use the acronymn PIE to explain author's purpose. What does the "P" stands for
a)
Purpose
b)
Profile
c)
Persuade
d)
Pie
3.
In our critical reading protocol, what is one thing we are looking for when we skim the article BEFORE we read?
a)
the central idea
b)
the author's purpose
c)
text features
d)
Sci Fi elements
4.
In the article "12 Pros and Cons of Technology" the author's purpose was to
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Creative Write
5.
Which was NOT an example of a text feature in the "12 pros and cons of Technology" article?
a)
Headings
b)
Numbered list
c)
Subheadings
d)
Diagrams
6.
In " As Technology gets better will Society get worse"? why does the author use the story of the Oji-Cree to support his point?
a)
The negative effects that technology had on the Oji Cree represent on a small scale the effects that technology has had on society overall.
b)
The negative effects that technology had on the Oji Cree are what is to be expect from technology in the future.
c)
The negative effects that technology had on the Oji Cree will only happen to those who have not embraced technology from the start.
d)
The negative effects that technology had on the Oji Cree changed to postive effects after they used to learn the technology appropriately.
7.
Most of our nonfictions articles we read can be labeled with what text structure?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Descriptive
c)
Chronological
d)
Text features
8.

In The Fun They Had, what is one thing that Margie does NOT experience in school?

a)
Learning important material
b)
Homework
c)
A shared experience with other students
d)
Getting good grades
9.

Which statement best represents the author's purpose of The Fun They Had?

a)
To suggest that this format of schooling is more beneficial
b)
To suggest that this is the worst case scenerio of possibilities of the direction of education
c)
To suggest that we should be aware of potential drawbacks to using technology in education
d)
To suggest that this is the way all school will and should be
10.

In " The Veldt", which statement best describes Wendy and Peter's relationship with technology?

a)
They enjoy using it as a hobby
b)
They dislike technology and wish to turn off the smart house
c)
The technology of the room has become far more important in their lives than their real parents
d)
They are spoiled since their parents let them get away with everything
11.
What statement best represents the theme of the story?
a)
The drawbacks of homeschooling can cause issues with decreasing interaction among people
b)
If people allow technology to control their lives, tragic death is inevitable
c)
There are dangers of allowing technology to become too powerful, but also of the dangers of parents losing control of their children
d)
The dangers of allowing technology to become powerful will only be seen in children
12.

In "The Jaunt" what happens to Ricky?

a)
He goes crazy after the Jaunt because he holds his breath and does not go to sleep
b)
He goes crazy after the Jaunt because he was too young to go and it was flawed
c)
He never wakes up from the gases he takes to Jaunt
d)
Ricky disappears and an alien arrives in his place on the other side of the Jaunt
13.

In The Jaunt, what element of SciFi do we NOT see in this story?

a)
Futuristic setting
b)
New scientific discoveries
c)
Aliens
d)
Outer space
14.

true facts on any topic

a)

biography

b)

nonfiction

c)

subgenre

d)

fiction

15.

Nonfiction articles never contain text features.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

In which kind of writing does the writer stick to the facts and present information about a topic. The writer does NOT reveal personal feelings or opinions about the topic.

a)

objective writing

b)

subjective writing

17.

When contrasting two topics, the author is looking for . . .

a)

differences

b)

similarities

18.

Which is NOT a reason that a writer would choose to write? (The author's purpose)

a)

to inform or explain

b)

to entertain or persuade

c)

to reveal a truth or share an experience

d)

to bore and make weary

19.

Why is it helpful to know the text features in nonfiction texts? (select all that apply)

a)

You can find parts of the text easily

b)

You can understand a text better

c)

You will like the text better

d)

You can figure out what is important in a text

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