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Historical Fiction - Character Quiz

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The part of the writing process that sets up where the story takes place. When authors build a world, they include the landscape that the characters will inhabit and the tone of the story. This important in historical fiction because authors also have to include the time period, the language, the culture, and society that their story takes place in.

a)
Plot
b)

World Building

c)
Conflict
d)
Setting
2.

A record of events starting with

the earliest and following the order in which they occurred.

a)

chronological text structure

b)
historical record
c)
time record
d)
sequential record
3.

A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic; a system of

chronology dating from a particular noteworthy event.

a)
age
b)
era
c)
period
d)
epoch
4.

Craft is a purposeful choice of vocabulary, sentence formation,

voice, and tone. It is established

through the author's choice of details and words.

a)

author's craft

b)

author's tone

c)

author's mood

d)

author's choice

5.

Move to a scene in a movie, novel, etc., that is set in a time later than the main story.

a)

Flash Forward

b)

Flashback

6.

Move to a scene in a movie, novel, etc., that is set in a time earlier than the main story.

a)

Flash Forward

b)

Flashback

7.

Where the events of the story take place.

a)

main character

b)

place

c)

setting

d)

time

8.

What the character is like on the inside. Determined by their actions, thoughts, words, and feelings.

a)

Characters

b)

Characterization

c)

Character Traits

9.

The main character or one of the major characters

in a story. The character trying to reach some goal or destination.

a)
Antagonist
b)
Sidekick
c)
Background character
d)
Protagonist
10.

A person who actively opposes the protagonist; usually trying to prevent the protagonist from reaching their goals.

a)
protagonist
b)
ally
c)
companion
d)
antagonist
11.

Not as important as the main characters, but still play a part in the story. Their actions help

drive the story forward. They may impact the decisions the protagonist or antagonist make.

a)
Side characters
b)
Minor characters
c)
Secondary characters
d)
Supporting characters
12.

someone who contrasts another character – usually the main character – to highlight their

qualities.

a)
Shadow
b)
Echo
c)
Mirror
d)
Foil
13.

Direct or Indirect Characterization - She is happy.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

14.

Direct or Indirect Characterization - She was smiling so big while holding the puppy.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

15.

Direct or Indirect Characterization - The teacher was frustrated when the students wouldn't do their assignments.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

16.

Direct or Indirect Characterization - The teacher laid her head on her desk and sighed.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

17.

Direct or Indirect Characterization - The boy was really sad because it was raining outside.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

18.

Direct or Indirect Characterization - The rain made the boy mope around all day.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

19.

We know a lot about Moose, we know about his feelings and thoughts. He would be considered a _____ character

a)

flat

b)

round

20.

We don't know a lot about Susie she is a two-dimensional character. She would be considered a ______ character.

a)

flat

b)

round

21.

John starts our story very grumpy but experiences a big life event. By the end of the story, John has changed and is now happier. John is an example of a _______ character.

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

22.

Kara begins our story with a happy positive attitude and at the end of our story she continues to be happy and positive. Kara is an example of a ______ character.

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic