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WorksheetsUnit 1 Test Review (PHMS)
Total questions: 121
Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins
The theme of a story is
main character
message about life that the author expresses
sequence of events
short summary of what the story is about
What is a main idea?
the main character in a story
the message about life that an author expresses
the sequence of events in a story
a description of what the story is mainly about
Which of the following could be the theme of a story?
Fear is more dangerous than any beast.
A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.
a fear of heights
"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too."
Whiich of the following could be a theme of a story?
a 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother
a small apartment in Marfa, Texas
Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.
Essie lied to her about about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell the truth.
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
Your past does not define you.
returning home after a long time
A man sees a group of people he used to work with a long time ago.
an old man who used to be a farmer
Read the following sentence:
A toad and a lizard learn to get along while on a journey through the wilderness.
The sentence above is an example of a:
plot.
character.
main idea.
theme.
Read the following sentence.
Friendship helps people get through hard times.
The sentence above is an example of a
plot.
character.
main idea.
theme.
Read the following sentence.
A woman risks her life to spy for the Union during the Civil War.
The sentence above is an example of a
plot.
character.
main idea.
theme.
Read the following passage from a story.
As Tai strummed the guitar, Charlesa looked at her with pride. For so long, Tai's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Charlesa, either. She sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tai had thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tai smiled, an dthe tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument, Charlesa smiled, too. It had been worth it.
Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
Playing a musical instrument is too much work.
Hard work can bring great rewards.
Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things.
It's OK to give up on yourself.
What is the theme?
The green apples in the basket _________ sour.
is
are
Uncle Todd and Aunt Brenda ____________ two dogs.
have
has
My dad's boss __________ him to work one Saturday a month.
require
requires
The onions in the potato salad ________ too strong for my liking.
is
are
Eve ________ like to babysit her younger brothers.
doesn't
don't
The chefs at the restaurant _________ amazing dishes.
prepare
prepares
The boys in fourth grade _______ soccer during recess.
play
plays
All the children ________ to school at 8 am.
go
goes
is
is going
Character traits are adjectives that describe the qualities of a character.
A character’s traits are different from a character’s feelings. Characters’ feelings, or emotions, are a character’s emotional response to things that happen around them. Unlike character traits, feelings may come and go quickly.
Read the following passage from a story.
Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy’s friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria “Buster.” “Because you are always busting things up,” she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride.
Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria’s traits?
forgetful
confused
bold
shy
Direct characterization is when the author tells us directly what the characters are like. The author may state the character’s traits: “Kareem was a polite, patient boy who always listened to his parents.”
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
“Andy is such a jerk,” his sister sighed.
Andy was rude and usually didn’t think of other people’s feelings.
Andy knew he got to the line late but decided to skip ahead anyways.
“I got here first!” Andy growled at the small child waiting in front of him.
In indirect characterization, the author does not come out and tell us what the character is like. Instead, the author shows the character’s personality through things the character says, does, feels and thinks and the way other characters react to the character.
In the following passage from the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, the character Dorothy is talking to another character, the Scarecrow.
Read the passage and then answer the question below.
“No, indeed. I don’t know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," [the Scarecrow] answered sadly.
“Oh,” said Dorothy, “I'm awfully sorry for you.”
“Do you think,” he asked, “if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?”
“I cannot tell,” she returned, “but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now.”
Which detail from the passage best shows us that Dorothy is caring and kind?
“‘I cannot tell,’ she returned...”
“‘I don’t know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all,’ [the Scarecrow] answered sadly.”
“‘Oh,’” said Dorothy, “‘I'm awfully sorry for you.’”
“Do you think,” he asked, “if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?”
Making an inference means using clues from the story to figure out something that the author doesn’t directly tell you.
Read the following passage.
“We did it! We did it! We did it!” Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.
“Whoa!” her brother exclaimed, startled. “Well, congratulations!”
Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.
Her brother laughed, surprised and amused. “Who are you, and what have you done with my sister, Mei?” he teased.
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?
Mei is always outgoing and loud.
Mei is timid.
Mei is not very athletic.
Mei is not usually so boastful and energetic.
What can you use to figure out what a character’s traits are?
what the character says
what the character thinks
how other characters react to the character
all of the above
An author writes, “The girl was very patient.” This is an example of ________.
the author telling you directly what a character is like
the author showing you indirectly what a character is like
An author reveals that a character is courageous through the character’s words, actions and thoughts. This is an example of ________.
the author telling you directly what a character is like
the author showing you indirectly what a character is like
What is conflict?
the main character in a story
where and when a story takes place
the feeling or emotion created by a story
a struggle or problem that needs to be solved
What is the main role of conflict in a story?
It keeps the plot moving and evolving.
It exposes the protagonist’s deepest secret.
It’s the most difficult part of the story to write.
It reveals the author’s opinion of the characters.
What is the purpose of the antagonist in a story?
to challenge the main character
to fight against the bad guys
to battle the forces of nature
to stand up to social norms
Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?
Annika’s mom wasn’t able to come to her speech.
Jenna and her sister fought over their parents’ car.
Rojel finished his homework early, so he watched some TV.
Lee couldn’t make up his mind whether or not to go to the party.
Which of the following is an example of character vs. nature?
Batman fought against the Joker for a long time.
Hamlet struggled to decide if the ghost was real or sent by the devil.
Santiago faced the harsh sunlight and storms from his little boat on the sea.
Atticus Finch went against his town’s racist views when he defended Tom Robinson.
When a character goes against the government, culture or morals around him, it’s an example of
character vs. self
character vs. nature
character vs. society
character vs. character
True or False: Another name for “internal conflict” is “character vs. nature.”
True
False
Which of the following is not considered a type of external conflict?
character vs. nature
character vs. society
character vs. literature
character vs. character
What vocabulary word means "a person who struggles against or competes with another; the enemy of the protagonist"?
antagonist
protagonist
character
conflict
What word means "on the inside"?
internal
external
conflict
resolve
What vocabulary word means "coming from outside"?
internal
external
conflict
protagonist
What vocabulary word means "the events in a novel, movie, etc."?
summary
plot
internal
external
What type of conflict is shown in the picture?
Man vs Man
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
Man vs Self
What type of conflict is shown in the picture?
Man vs Man
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
Man vs Self
What type of conflict is shown in the picture?
Man vs Man
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
Man vs Self
What type of conflict is shown in the picture?
Man vs Man
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
Man vs Self
FIRST PERSON point of view is when the narrator of the text is...
A main character in the story
An outsider
The reader telling the story
The author telling the story
The NARRATOR is...
The person telling the story
The person who wrote the story
A flat character
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
Examples of SECOND PERSON texts are...
Directions
Instructions
Make your own adventure books
Biographies
In THIRD PERSON point of view, the narrator is talking about...
Nobody
The speaker
Themselves
Someone else
THIRD PERSON LIMITED is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of..
No character
One character
More than one character
The author
THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of...
No characters
One character
More than one character
The author
TRUE/FALSE: Students should use ONLY the dialogue in the story to identify it's point of view.
True
False
Brandon stepped to the pitcher's mound. He held the ball in his mitt and adjusted his fingers on the seams. He could feel the pressure of the moment. It was the ninth inning. His team was up by one. The bases were loaded. "You can do it," Brandon thought to himself, but he felt hesitation in his heart. He stared at the batter. His name was Jimmy. Jimmy could sense Brandon's hesitation. He was going to capitalize on it. Jimmy was thinking that Brandon was going to throw it down the middle. He couldn't wait to take a swing. This was Jimmy's chance to be a hero and he had no intentions of blowing it.
What is the point of view?
First person
Second person
Third person objective
Third person omniscient
Rock music was playing through the speakers at the gas station. John jumped out the window of his yellow Jeep without opening the door. As he pumped gas into the Jeep, he danced to the rock music. A girl with blonde hair was walking past. She thought to herself, "Wow, he can really move!" John tipped his hat to her and winked, and then he continued his performance. John climbed onto the hood of his Jeep and began stomping, shaking his hips, and clapping. Gas overflowed from the tank of the Jeep and spilled onto the ground. John continued to strut his stuff.
What is the point of view?
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Time travel is exhausting. It took me 200 million years to realize that. Well, actually it only took me a few seconds, but I first realized it about 200 million years ago. That was the first time that I traveled through time. "Try it!" said the mad scientist. "History needs you," he told me. I went with my gut.
What is the point of view?
First person
second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
As you cross the crystal bridge, you hear the sound of two voices coming from the shores of the river. One of the voices sounds distressed. The other sounds angry. At the end of the crystal bridge is a herd of wild horses. You notice that they are stamping the ground violently. If you would like to go to the shore and find out who's talking, turn to page 47. If you'd like to approach the wild horses, turn to page 58.
What is the point of view?
First person
second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
characters, setting
characters, falling action
climax, conflict
conflict, resolution
What do we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?
climax
rising action
introduction/exposition
resolution
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
resolution
rising action
falling action
exposition
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
exposition
rising action
climax
resolution
The ending of a story is called the ___.
exposition
rising action
climax
resolution
Which list shows the correct order for most stories?
exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution
exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution
My mom wanted milk without fat.
She wanted ___fat milk.
Dinosaurs existed at the beginning of time.
These times were called ___historic.
If antifreeze is used in cars to prevent freezing in very cold temperatures, what does the prefix anti mean?
freezing something
going against freezing
warming things up
In order to bake a cake, you must first prepare the batter. The prefix pre- in the word prepare means:
after
before
until
move
The doctor returned to check on his patient. The prefix re in the word returned means:
away
again
aging
not
The prefix RE- means "again," so if you REBUILD something, you:
build it for the first time
tear it down
build it again
fix it up
The prefix un- means...
not
inside
over
where
Jordon helped the United States win a gold medal at the Olympics.
When Michael was a baby, his family moved to North Carolina.
What change should be made in this sentence?
The cafeteria is serving hamburgers on wednesday.
Change cafeteria to Cafeteria
Change hamburgers to Hamburgers
Change wednesday to Wednesday
No change is needed
What change, if any, should be made to this sentence?
I am craving a chalupa and burrito from taco bell!
Change chalupa to Chalupa
Change burrito to Burrito
Change taco bell to Taco Bell
Make no change
Which of the following is a common noun?
blue
low
high
pencil
Travis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.
What type of character is he?
dynamic character
static character
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
What type of character is she?
dynamic character
static character
Joe never worked hard in school. One year, he realized that his favorite cousin, who he always looked up to, was 22 and still living in his parents house, going to high school parties. Joe got his life on track and started getting straight A's. Joe's COUSIN is a...
Static character
Dynamic character
Joe never worked hard in school. One year, he realized that his favorite cousin, who he always looked up to, was 22 and still living in his parents house, going to high school parties. Joe got his life on track and started getting straight A's. JOE is a...
Static character
Dynamic character
In the Star Wars movies, Anakin Skywalker begins as a Jedi Knight who serves the Galactic Republic, but later serves the evil Galactic Empire when he changes into Darth Vader. In other words, he develops from a "good guy" to a "bad guy." Is he a dynamic character?
Yes
No
In one of the Star Wars movies, a character named Jar Jar Binks remains consistently annoying throughout the film and he does not really change. Is he a dynamic character?
True
False
In the book (and movie) Harry Potter, the main character starts off as a powerless young boy to a powerful wizard. Is he a static character?
Yes
No
An autobiography is a piece of writing that...
that the author wrote about someone else.
that the author wrote about himself.
that an author makes up.
is based on fake events in history.
A biography is a piece of writing that...
that the author wrote about someone else.
that the author wrote about himself.
that an author makes up.
is based on fake events in history.
You write your life story in a/an
biography
autobiography
memoir
haiku
An example of an autobiography is...
Michael Jordan writing a story about basketball
Michael Jordan's mom writing a story about her son's life
Michael Jordan writing about himself
A coach writing about Michael Jordan.
Autobiographies and biographies...
Are both fictional
Are both based on American people
Can be based on a person's thoughts and feelings
Both contain facts about a person's life
An example of a biography is...
Michael Jordan writing a story about basketball
Michael Jordan's mom writing a story about her son's life
Michael Jordan writing about himself
Michael Jordan's diary
If someone wrote about the life of Kobe Bryant, it would be a/an
Autobiography
Biography
Memoir
Personal Narrative
First person pronouns that might be used in a memoir/autobiography.
You/your/yours
He/she/it
I/me/my
They/Them/Themselves
