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WorksheetsMelt/lit quiz 1
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 44mins
Where does Yutu live?
In a city in Washington
In a remote Arctic village
In Seattle
In a desert
Who is Chief Si’ahl?
A character in the book
A historical leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish people
A fictional hero
A scientist
What is the Anglicized name of Chief Si’ahl?
Seattle
Washington
Puget
Arctic
What is the main struggle for Yutu in the story?
Finding a new school
Adapting to climate change
Learning a new language
Competing in sports
What literary device is used to create an ominous feeling in the story?
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Sensory imagery
Irony
How is the "low sound" personified in the story?
It dances
It whispers
It hums
It shouts
What is compared to "an angry wasp" in the story?
The wind
The snowmobile
The storm
The sound
What does the phrase "knowledge cannot keep up" suggest?
The storm is slow
The storm is fast
The storm is predictable
The storm is weak
What is the main focus of the story's analysis?
Character development
Plot twists
Literary devices
Historical context
What is Yutu's grandmother's home made from?
Bricks
Wood
Driftwood
Stone
What does the phrase "the bonds which connect people and nature are beginning to fray" imply?
Strengthening of bonds
Weakening of bonds
Creation of new bonds
Ignoring bonds
What is the setting of Yutu's grandmother's community?
A tropical island
An unnamed Arctic community
A bustling city
A desert village
What simile is used to describe Yutu and Sami playing in the snow?
Roll over like seals
Fly like birds
Swim like fish
Run like deer
What does Yutu compare the structure of their house to?
A giant tree
A rocky whale
A tall mountain
A flowing river
Who are the Hobbits?
A race of tall beings
An imaginary race of short beings
A group of wizards
A type of animal
Where does Ele Fountain live?
London, England
Hampshire, England
Manchester, England
Oxford, England
What is unique about Ele Fountain's cat?
It can talk
It thinks it is a tiger
It has three legs
It is completely white
What was the theme of Ele Fountain's first novel, Boy 87?
Climate change
Refugee crisis
Space exploration
Ancient history
Which book by Ele Fountain was a Guardian children's book of the year?
Boy 87
Lost
Fake
Wild
What genre does Ele Fountain primarily write in?
Science Fiction
Children's literature
Historical Fiction
Mystery
What is the average rate at which the Arctic temperature has risen compared to the global average?
Twice the global average
Three times the global average
Four times the global average
The same as the global average
Where was oil discovered in 1968 as mentioned in the text?
Tazovskoye Field
Prudhoe Bay
Barents Sea
Beaufort Sea
What is the effect of the shrinking summer sea ice on Arctic animals?
They migrate to warmer areas
They rely more on human food
They have to adapt to new conditions
They become extinct
What is the main environmental issue discussed in the text?
Deforestation
Climate change
Air pollution
Water scarcity
Which major oil spill occurred in Prince William Sound, Alaska, in 1989?
BP Deepwater Horizon
Exxon Valdez
Gulf of Mexico Spill
Arctic Spill
What dessert is mentioned as part of the traditional Arctic culture?
Ice cream
Akutaq
Pudding
Cake
What is a major conflict in the novel mentioned in the text?
Lack of food
Oil spills in the Arctic
Climate change
Cultural differences
What does Bea’s dad worry about?
The weather
The areas in the Arctic he is surveying
The wildlife
The food supply
What is the focus of the book mentioned in the text?
Modern technology
Traditional Arctic cultures
Global warming
Space exploration
What does the author leave unnamed in the book?
The specific culture
The main character
The location
The time period
Where does Yutu live?
In a bustling city
In a remote Arctic village
In a desert
In a tropical rainforest
Who raised Yutu after his parents died?
His uncle
His aunt
His grandma
His sister
What is Beatrice's nickname?
Bea
B
Trice
Betty
What is one of Bea's skills?
Cooking
Flying an airplane
Painting
Dancing
Who is the leader of the group that bullies Bea?
Becky
Jessica
Lauren
Stella
What is the setting of Bea's new school?
In the Southern Hemisphere
In the Northern Hemisphere
In the Eastern Hemisphere
In the Western Hemisphere
What do Sami, Jack, and Adam focus on instead of school?
Sports
Video gaming
Music
Art
What class is Will in with Bea?
Math
Chemistry
History
English
What is the resolution between Bea and her mother by the end of the novel?
They remain distant
The tension is resolved
They become best friends
They stop speaking
What does Bea's father do for oil companies?
Conducts surveys of the land
Manages finances
Designs advertisements
Oversees drilling operations
What is the significance of the Arctic Circle in the text?
It is a reference point for the locations
It is a place where a festival is held
It is a location for a scientific experiment
It is a fictional place in a story
What is the main theme of the setting described?
Isolation and remoteness
Urban development
Technological advancement
Cultural diversity
Which country is NOT mentioned as part of the Arctic region?
Germany
Denmark
Iceland
Finland
What does Yutu tell Bea when she wakes up?
To go outside
To not move
To call for help
To make breakfast
What animal is outside the cabin?
A wolf
A deer
A polar bear
A fox
What does Yutu give Bea to use if the bear returns?
A whistle
A second flashlight
A flare
A bell
What does Bea apologize to Yutu for?
Talking too much
Falling asleep
Being scared
Not listening
What cultural reference does Bea use to describe the lights?
"The sky is crying"
"The sky is dancing"
"The sky is singing"
"The sky is whispering"
What does Bea realize about Yutu’s explanation of the lights?
They are familiar references for Yutu’s people
They are scientifically inaccurate
They are a myth from another culture
They are a new discovery
What does the personified sun's movement mirror?
Bea's awakening to her surroundings
The movement of the snowmobile
The sound of the engine
The cracking of the ice
What is an allusion?
A reference to something else
A type of metaphor
A form of exaggeration
A direct comparison
What does the sound of the engine contribute to?
An auditory description
A visual description
A tactile description
An olfactory description
What is the purpose of using contrast in literature?
To identify similarities between subjects
To bring attention to differences between subjects
To create a humorous effect
To simplify complex ideas
Whose stories are alternated in the dual narrative mentioned?
Yutu and Bea
John and Mary
Alice and Bob
Tom and Jerry
What does a metaphor do?
Compares two objects directly
Lists objects in a sequence
Describes an object in detail
Explains historical events
What sense does auditory imagery appeal to?
Sound
Sight
Taste
Touch
What is kinesthetic imagery related to?
Movement
Sound
Smell
Taste
What does the term "rising action" refer to in a plot?
The end of the story
The introduction of characters
The build-up of conflicts
The resolution of conflicts
Which literary device identifies differences between two subjects?
Alliteration
Allusion
Contrast
Dual Narrative
What is the purpose of figurative language?
To provide literal meanings
To emphasize or highlight something
To confuse the reader
To simplify complex ideas
What is a simile?
A direct comparison of two objects
A figure of speech using 'like' or 'as'
A literal description
A type of idiom
Which figure of speech involves replacing one idea with another?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Idiom
Which figure of speech is used to give non-human things human qualities?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Idiom
What does the idiom "under the weather" mean?
Feeling happy
Feeling ill
Feeling excited
Feeling tired
Which of the following is NOT one of the five senses used in imagery?
Sight
Taste
Movement
Smell
What literary device gives hints about what will happen in a story?
Imagery
Idiom
Foreshadowing
Exposition
What is the easiest way to think about imagery?
As a type of idiom
As a picture
As a plot twist
As a character trait
What is the climax of a story?
The beginning of the story
The turning point where the protagonist's conflict is ended
The resolution of the story
The introduction of a new character
What does the resolution provide in a story?
A new conflict
A conclusion
A plot twist
A new character
What is the role of punctuation in the novel?
To confuse the reader
To create suspense
To indicate time shifts
To introduce new characters
What should you make note of when reading about themes?
Examples
Characters
Settings
Plots
What is the purpose of analyzing syntax in a story?
To understand the plot
To analyze parts of the story
To identify the main character
To describe the setting
Which of the following is a theme mentioned in the text?
Love
Social responsibility
Wealth
Power
Where does Ele Fountain live?
London, England
Hampshire, England
Manchester, England
Oxford, England
What is unique about Ele Fountain's cat?
It can talk
It thinks it is a tiger
It has three legs
It is completely white
What was the theme of Ele Fountain's first novel, Boy 87?
Climate change
Refugee crisis
Space exploration
Ancient history
Which book by Ele Fountain was a Guardian children's book of the year?
Boy 87
Lost
Fake
Wild
What genre does Ele Fountain primarily write in?
Science Fiction
Children's literature
Historical Fiction
Mystery
What is the average rate at which the Arctic temperature has risen compared to the global average?
Twice the global average
Three times the global average
Four times the global average
The same as the global average
Where was oil discovered in 1968 as mentioned in the text?
Tazovskoye Field
Prudhoe Bay
Barents Sea
Beaufort Sea
What is the effect of the shrinking summer sea ice on Arctic animals?
They migrate to warmer areas
They rely more on human food
They have to adapt to new conditions
They become extinct
What is the main environmental issue discussed in the text?
Deforestation
Climate change
Air pollution
Water scarcity
Which major oil spill occurred in Prince William Sound, Alaska, in 1989?
BP Deepwater Horizon
Exxon Valdez
Gulf of Mexico Spill
Arctic Spill
What dessert is mentioned as part of the traditional Arctic culture?
Ice cream
Akutaq
Pudding
Cake
What is a major conflict in the novel mentioned in the text?
Lack of food
Oil spills in the Arctic
Climate change
Cultural differences
What does Bea’s dad worry about?
The weather
The areas in the Arctic he is surveying
The wildlife
The food supply
What is the focus of the book mentioned in the text?
Modern technology
Traditional Arctic cultures
Global warming
Space exploration
What does the author leave unnamed in the book?
The specific culture
The main character
The location
The time period
