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Unit 1 Reading Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a poem?

a)

Cast of characters

b)

Verse and rhythm

c)

Prose

d)

Chapters

2.

What is the setting of a story?

a)

It determines the characters' names.

b)

Where and when the story takes place.

c)

It changes the author's writing style.

d)

It decides the length of the story.

3.

What is the difference between first-person and third-person narration?

a)

First-person uses "he" or "she," third-person uses "I."

b)

First-person uses "I," third-person uses "he" or "she."

c)

First-person is more detailed than third-person.

d)

First-person is less reliable than third-person.

4.

What is the structural element of drama that lists the characters?

a)

Verse

b)

Cast of characters

c)

Rhythm

d)

Meter

5.

What is the main difference between prose and poetry?

a)

Prose has rhythm, poetry does not.

b)

Poetry has verse and stanzas, prose has paragraphs.

c)

Prose is written in lines, poetry in paragraphs.

d)

Poetry is longer than prose.

6.

What is an example of a first-person narration?

a)

"He walked to the store."

b)

"She was very happy."

c)

"I couldn't believe my eyes."

d)

"They went to the park."

7.

Which of the following is a structural element of a poem?

a)

Cast of characters

b)

Setting

c)

Verse

d)

Plot

8.

What is the difference between a poem and a drama?

a)

A poem has a cast of characters, a drama does not.

b)

A drama has verse and meter, a poem does not.

c)

A poem has rhythm and meter, a drama has a cast of characters and settings.

d)

A drama is written in paragraphs, a poem in lines.

9.

What is the primary purpose of a prose?

a)

To provide factual information.

b)

To tell a story or inform.

c)

To describe a setting.

d)

To list characters.

10.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a drama?

a)

Chapters

b)

Paragraphs

c)

Dialogue

d)

Index

11.

Emily and Molly both auditioned for a singing role in a musical. Emily landed a spot in the musical, but Molly did not.

The reader can reasonably infer:

a)

The directors thought Molly was a better singer than Emily.

b)

The directors thought Emily was a better singer than Molly.

c)

Neither Emily nor Molly had a chance to sing during the auditions.

d)

Emily and Molly were both good singers.

12.

"I am the worst fisherman in the world", Blake thought.

a)

Character vs. Self

b)

Character vs. Character

c)

Character vs. Nature

d)

Character vs. Society

13.

Karen tried everything to get rid of the mosquitos in her tent.

a)

Character vs. Character

b)

Cahracter vs. Self

c)

Character vs. Nature

d)

Character vs. Society

14.

When James got to the campsite, he was sad to see that people had littered the area with trash.

a)

Character vs. Self

b)

Character vs. Society

c)

Character vs. Character

d)

Character vs. Nature

15.

James and Blake held a contest to see who could eat more s'mores.

a)

Character vs. Nature

b)

Character vs. Self

c)

Character vs. Society

d)

Character vs. Character

16.

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. What is the theme?

a)

Lunch is best when it's crowded

b)

Be nice

c)

Friends should look out for each other

d)

Susie is nice

17.


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

18.

From the time Alexis was eight years old, she dreamed of being a dentist. She decided to study science like never before. After high school graduation, she went to college and then to dental school. She studied many nights until she almost fell asleep and she often gave up the chance to do something fun if she had a test the next day. Finally, Alexis became a dentist and had the life she had once imagined.

What is the theme?

a)

Dreams come true if you are willing to work hard.

b)

Family is important.

c)

Work together.

d)

Accept other's differences.

19.

Your mother is wearing a rain coat. When she comes inside, she puts down an umbrella. The best inference you could make is that {}.

a)

she is picking your brother up from school

b)

she needs to go grocery shopping

c)

it is raining outside

d)

it is May

20.

Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben______.

a)

is nervous about the audition

b)

is happy about the play

c)

never gets sick

d)

is allergic to peanuts