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Unit 1 Practice Test

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 19mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which part of a story's plot shows the point of greatest tension and/or marks a turning point?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

2.

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following identifies the climax?

a)

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.

b)

Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.

c)

The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.

d)

With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.

e)

The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!

3.

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following fits into the falling action?

a)

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.

b)

Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.

c)

The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.

d)

With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.

e)

The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!

4.

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following identifies the resolution?

a)

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.

b)

Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.

c)

The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.

d)

With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.

e)

The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!

5.
What is the theme of this story?  
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest. 
c)
Don't talk to strangers. 
d)
What does the fox say?
6.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Slow and steady wins the race.
b)
Don't be lazy. 
c)
We are stronger together than we are apart.
d)
If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.
7.
True or false: Setting can impact the story by creating conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Setting can give clues about a story's _____. 
a)
plot
b)
conflict
c)
mood
d)
all of the above
9.

Choose the best climax:


Scientists have cloned dinosaurs who have broken out of their cages and want to eat the scientists.

a)

A volcano exploded and the dinosaurs and scientists all died.

b)

It was only a dream.

c)

The tyrannosaurus almost eats the lead scientist, but he resets the backup fences and the dinosaurs are caught.

10.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
11.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
12.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
13.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
14.
In "The Hunger Games," Katniss must survive in the arena by protecting herself from animals, searching for clean water, and surviving fires.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
15.

If your claim is that playing sports teaches children how to win and lose honorably, which would be the strongest piece of supporting text evidence?

a)

The text states, “Engaging in sports isn't just an important physical and social activity, these parents say. It also builds skills that can make a difference later.”

b)

The text states, “Those are valuable lessons that a child learns by experiencing them.”

c)

The text states, “However, that's not their only motivation for encouraging the children to participate in organized athletics.”

d)

The text states, “You learn what it's like to put in lots of work and have things not turn out terrifically. And you learn what it feels like to put in a lot of work — and then win.”

16.
Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 
What can you infer about Macey?
a)
Macey is mad at her mother.
b)
Macey does not want glasses.
c)
Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
d)
Macey has trouble making decisions.
17.
Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 
What text-based evidence supports your inference? 
a)
Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face.
b)
She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week
c)
when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office.
d)
Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 
18.
They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..
What is Alison looking for?
a)
Her Keys
b)
Her Car
c)
Her Cat
d)
Her Smoothie
19.
They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon.
What text-based evidence supports your answer?
a)
They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse.
b)
Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either.
c)
She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon.
20.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
21.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
22.
Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
23.
It started when they got to the bears. Peter felt tired and his stomach hurt. He dragged himself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were his favorite. Without much interest, Peter followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Peter knew he should be having fun at the zoo, but he just felt terrible and all he wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest him now. 
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Peter's favorite animals were the elephants.
b)
The camels were swatting flies with their tails.
c)
 It was really hot at the zoo.
d)
Peter didn't enjoy the zoo because he felt really bad.
24.
The first book Chris read in fifth grade was about a lost kitten. Then he read a book about a family of bears, and then he read about a wild kangaroo in Australia. It seems every book Chris reads is about animals. Last week he found a good book about snakes and reptiles, and another book about elephants. Today Chris went to the library, and he checked out a book about dolphins, whales and other animals that live in the sea.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Chris likes kangaroos.
b)
Chris is in the fifth grade.
c)
Chris reads a lot of books about animals.
d)
Dolphins and whales live in the sea.