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Reading Literary Texts

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
Date
1.
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2.

1. How do paragraphs 4 and 11 contribute to the overall structure of the story? - reading passage

a)
They suggest that Esperanza and her mother are going to have to rely on strangers to thrive in their new homeland.
b)
They help develop the idea that Esperanza and her mother have a very close and comfortable relationship.
c)
They suggest that Esperanza and her mother are looking forward to learning about the customs in their new homeland.
d)
D. They help develop the idea that Esperanza and her mother are experiencing life in a completely different way than they have in the past.
3.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A and then answer Part B. - reading passage

Part A: In paragraph 8, what is revealed about Carmen when she says, “I am poor, but I am rich.”?

a)
She values kindness over possessions.
b)
She thinks possessions bring nothing but trouble.
c)
She knows that there are people with less money.
d)
She believes that she will eventually have enough money.
4.

Part B: Which two sentences from the story best develop the correct answer to Part A? - reading passage

a)
“Carmen gave Mama two chickens, in an old shopping bag that she tied with string.” (paragraph 15)
b)
“The people turned their backs on the begging woman but Carmen walked over and gave her a coin and some tortillas from her bag.” (paragraph 19)
c)
“Carmen listened and made clucking noises like one of her hens, as if she understood Mama’s and Esperanza’s problems.” (paragraph 10)
d)
“When they pulled into Carmen’s town, Mama gave her three of the beautiful lace carpetas she had made.” (paragraph 14)
e)
“Then Mama, Hortensia, and Carmen hugged as if they had been friends forever.” (paragraph 16)
5.

In paragraph 9, what is the most likely reason Mama cries? - Reading passage

a)
She is sad to have met someone as poor as Carmen.
b)
She is deeply affected by how Carmen views the world.
c)
She is missing her own family and rose gardens back at home.
d)
She is frustrated that she cannot offer more to those less fortunate.
6.
Which details from the story best develop the difference in Esperanza’s old life compared to her new one?
a)
“four days and nights” in paragraph 1 compared to “after a few thoughtful moments” in paragraph 9
b)
“Mama tried not to smile” in paragraph 12 compared to “Esperanza ignored Mama’s comment” in paragraph 13
c)
“tiny russet feathers floated around the car” in paragraph 1 compared to “finely dressed in clothes like the ones that used to hang in Esperanza’s and Mama’s closets” in paragraph 9
d)
“hugged as if they had been friends forever” in paragraph 16 compared to “he sat next to Esperanza, near the window” in paragraph 18
7.

What is a protagonist?

a)

The main character

b)

the villain

c)

the sidekick

d)

appa

8.

Read the last two sentences .

Janet was pleased after she won her race. She knew she could do anything now, so what

quest would she embark on next?

Which of these best describes why the author ended the text with

these sentences?

a)

To show Janet is happy she won

b)

To show Janet is ready for new challenges

c)

To show that Janet is the best in her age group

d)

To show Janet made her family proud

9.

Read the sentences.

Nick looked carefully at his dad's eyes after they created the robot. They were sparking with eagerness.

Which statement best describes what the word sparking in the sentence adds to the meaning of the text

a)

It suggests Nicks Father is excited

b)

It suggests the robot was a good idea

c)

It suggests Nick's father is tired

d)

It suggests that Nicks father came up with the idea

10.

Read the sentence.

There are all kinds of things we humans think we need, but when it really comes down to it, there are only three things we can't live without: food/water, shelter and clothing.

What does the information in the sentence reveal about the author’s point of view?

a)

The author believes that people think they can live without food and water.

b)

The author believes that people need either food or water to live, but not both.

c)

The author believes that people should live without anything more than the bare essentials.

d)

The author believes that people think they need more than basic essentials in order to survive

11.

A character or group of characters that stand in opposition to the main character

a)

antagonist

b)

protagonist

c)

author

12.
A character trait is an adjective that describes _________________.
a)
an emotion at a specific point in time
b)
personality
c)
appearance
13.

How we learn about a character; the details that help us understand a character's traits

a)

Characterization

b)

Conflict

c)

Onamotopoeia

d)

Plot

14.

A character primarily defined by one kind of trait or behavior is known as:

a)

Round

b)

Dynamic

c)

Flat

d)

Multidimensional

15.
What is conflict?
a)
a struggle between two forces
b)
The time and location in which a story takes place 
c)
how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea
d)
The person in a work of fiction
16.

Two characters, or a character and an outside force, in opposition are an example of ______.

a)

External conflict

b)

Character motivation

c)

Internal conflict

d)

Resolution

17.

Which of the following is NOT a type of external conflict?

a)

Man vs. Man

b)

Man vs. Nature

c)

Man vs. Self

d)

Man vs. Society

18.
What is conflict inside the character>
a)
internal
b)
external
c)
man vs. nature
d)
man vs. man
19.

What is the difference between external and internal conflict?

a)

External conflict involves an outside force, while internal conflict occurs within a character.

b)

External conflict is physical, while internal conflict is emotional.

c)

External conflict involves two characters, while internal conflict involves one character.

d)

External conflict is resolved quickly, while internal conflict lasts throughout the story.

20.

What is theme?

a)

The author's main point in a paragraph.

b)

The lesson or moral of the story (narrative).

c)

The authors main point of the entire text.

d)

A one word subject such as love, bravery, or rebellion.

21.

The end of a story where the conflict (problem) is solved

a)

Characters

b)

Internal Conflict

c)

Resolution

d)

Exposition

22.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
23.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
24.

Label this basic plot diagram.

a)

Falling action

b)

Climax

c)

Rising action

d)

Introduction

e)

Resolution

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25.

Tells when and where the story, poem, or play takes place

a)

setting

b)

stage directions

c)

verses

d)

stanza

26.

TRUE OR FALSE:

Setting includes characters.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which is important to setting?

a)

WHERE a story takes place

b)

WHEN a story takes place

c)

Both where AND when

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