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3RD. HOUR FINAL EXAM

Total questions: 168

Worksheet time: 6hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the plot of a story?

a)

Where the story takes place

b)

What happens in a story

c)

The people who make up a story

d)

The message the author wants readers to learn

2.

What is the theme of a story?

a)

Where a story takes place

b)

what happens in a story

c)

The message the author wants readers to learn

d)

The people that make up a story

3.

Which of these are elements of the plot (choose all that apply)

a)

Rising Action

b)

Falling action

c)

Theme

d)

Climax

e)

Resolution

4.

What is a dynamic character?

a)

A character who stays the same over the course of the story

b)

The main character

c)

A character who does incredible things

d)

A character who changes over the course of the story

5.

What is a static character?

a)

A character who stays the same of the course of a story

b)

The main character

c)

A character who does boring things

d)

A character who changes over the course of a story

6.

What is the setting of a story?

a)

The message the author wants readers to learn

b)

The people who make up a story

c)

What happens in a story

d)

The time, place, and situation where the story takes place

7.

What could be a part of the setting (choose multiple)

a)

The location where the story takes place

b)

The time period in the story

c)

The situation and culture where the story takes place

d)

The climax of the story

8.

Which of these is an example of a story's theme?

a)

Lying leads to distrust.

b)

Courage

c)

Sports

d)

American history

9.

What is the plot of Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece?

a)

You should try new things, even if they seem intimidating

b)

A shy girl plays a main role in a school play and learns to be more outspoken

10.

What is the theme of Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece?

a)

School Plays and Shyness

b)

You should try new things, even if they seem intimidating

c)

A shy girl plays the lead role in the school play and learns to be more outspoken

11.

How do you know Patricia is a dynamic character?

4 lines
12.

What is the setting of Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece?

4 lines
13.

Why is the drama teacher a static character in Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece?

a)

He has no experiences that change him in the story

b)

He is a side character, not the main character

c)

He changes over the course of the story

d)

He helps Patricia change her personality

14.

What is the climax of Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece?

a)

Patricia acts as the lead role in the play

b)

Patricia starts her first day of middle school

c)

You should not be afraid to try new things

15.

What play did Mr. V want to act in when he was in middle school?

a)

Romeo and Juliet

b)

West Side Story

c)

The Fiddler on the Roof

d)

The Avengers (Theatre addition)

16.

How does Patricia change from the beginning to the end of the story?

a)

She became more outspoken and enjoys speaking in front of people

b)

Drama is her new favorite class

c)

Because of her role in the play, she is now afraid of public speaking

17.

Which line from the story provides the best evidence to show Patricia became more outspoken and enjoys public speaking?

a)

"He molded them into miraculous creatures that discovered the real power they had."

b)

"Patricia, you showed courage and grace. You stood up to your fears! Tonight, you're my masterpiece!"

c)

"Once I started I forgot the audience. No butterflies, no stomachache. No shaky legs!"

d)

"Thanks to him, I did lose my shyness, and I am able to make speeches to crowds of hundreds"

18.

What is the plot of a story?

a)

Where and when the story takes place

b)

The sequence of events in a story

c)

A struggle between opposing forces

d)

When the characters, setting, and sometimes conflict are introduced

19.

What is the resolution of a story?

a)

Most exciting moment of the story; turning point

b)

Events after the climax

c)

Events leading up to the climax

d)

The end of the story where loose ends are tied up. Usually the "happily ever after" of a story--but not always

20.

The Antagonist is the main character in a story.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Choose the correct type of conflict for the following description:

Where the conflict arises between 2 or more characters

a)

Man vs. Society

b)

Man vs. Man

c)

Man vs. Self

d)

Man vs. Nature

22.

What is the theme of a story?

a)

The message of the story

b)

The sequence of events in a story

c)

A struggle between a character and an outside force

d)

Where and when the story takes place

23.

The characters in a story include people, animals, and/or things in the story.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What is internal conflict?

a)

A struggle between a character and an outside force

b)

A struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character

c)

Where a character or characters have to fight against the forces of nature

d)

Where the conflict arises between 2 or more characters

25.

What is the climax of a story?

a)

Introduces the central conflict and hooks the audience into the story

b)

Events leading to the resolution

c)

When the characters, setting, and sometimes conflict are introduced

d)

The most exciting moment of the story; turning point

26.

Choose the correct type of conflict for the following description:

Where a character has a conflict or problem with some element of society - the school, the law, etc.

a)

Man vs. Man

b)

Man vs. Nature

c)

Man vs. Society

d)

Man vs. Self

27.

Select the correct definition for the following term:

Rising Action

a)

Events leading up to the climax

b)

Events after the climax, leading to the resolution

c)

Most exciting moment of the story; turning point

d)

End of the story where loose ends are tied up. Usually the "happily ever after" of a story--but not always

28.

The Protagonist is the main character in a story.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Select the correct term for the following definition:

When the characters, setting, and sometimes conflict are introduced in a story

a)

The theme

b)

The exposition

c)

The rising action

d)

The falling action

30.

Choose the correct type of conflict for the following description:

Where a character or characters have to fight against the forces of nature

a)

Man vs. Nature

b)

Man vs. Society

c)

Man vs. Man

d)

Man vs. Self

31.

Choose the correct term for the following definition:

Events after the climax, leading to the resolution

a)

Rising action

b)

Inciting incident

c)

Falling action

d)

Exposition

32.

Choose the correct term for the following definition:

Introduces the central conflict and hooks the audience into the story

a)

Rising action

b)

Inciting incident

c)

Climax

d)

Falling action

33.

Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

Maybe not

34.

Choose the correct term for the following definition:

Where and when the story takes place

a)

The exposition

b)

The setting

c)

The rising action

d)

The falling action

35.

External conflict is a struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character

a)

True

b)

False

36.

An annotation is an added note that explains something in a text that the publisher feels the reader might need assistance with in understanding.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

An annotation is commonly known as a footnote.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Choose the correct type of conflict for the following description:

Where the character's main problems exist within him or her self

a)

Man vs. Self

b)

Man vs. Man

c)

Man vs. Society

d)

Man vs. Nature

39.

What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay?

a)

To confuse the reader

b)

To persuade the reader

c)

To entertain the reader

d)

To inform the reader

40.

What is the author's purpose in writing an informative article?

a)

To persuade readers to buy a product

b)

To provide readers with accurate and useful information on a particular topic.

c)

To entertain readers with fictional stories

d)

To confuse readers with irrelevant information

41.

What is the author's purpose in writing a fictional story?

a)

The author's purpose in writing a fictional story is to educate and inform the readers.

b)

The author's purpose in writing a fictional story is to entertain, inspire, or provoke emotions in the readers.

c)

The author's purpose in writing a fictional story is to confuse the readers.

d)

The author's purpose in writing a fictional story is to bore the readers.

42.

What is the author's purpose in writing a biography?

a)

To sell a product

b)

To describe a fictional world

c)

To tell the life story of a person

d)

To teach math

43.

What is the author's purpose in writing a news report?

a)

To persuade

b)

To educate

c)

To inform

d)

To entertain

44.

What is the author's purpose in writing a poem?

a)

The author's purpose in writing a poem is to provide historical facts.

b)

The author's purpose in writing a poem is to express emotions, tell a story, or convey a message.

c)

The author's purpose in writing a poem is to confuse the reader.

d)

The author's purpose in writing a poem is to make money.

45.

What is the author's purpose in writing a diary entry?

a)

To entertain readers with interesting stories.

b)

To record thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

c)

To keep track of daily tasks and appointments.

d)

To share personal information with others.

46.

What is the author's purpose in writing a play?

a)

To educate the audience.

b)

To entertain an audience.

c)

To bore the audience.

d)

To confuse the audience.

47.

What is the author's purpose in writing a scientific research paper?

a)

To confuse readers and make the research paper difficult to understand.

b)

To communicate research findings and contribute to scientific knowledge.

c)

To entertain readers with interesting anecdotes and stories.

d)

To promote the author's personal opinions and beliefs.

48.

What is the author's purpose in writing a historical account?

a)

To confuse readers with conflicting information about past events.

b)

To provide an accurate and detailed record of past events.

c)

To entertain readers with fictional stories about the past.

d)

To promote a specific political agenda.

49.

Abigail, Lily, and Avery are discussing the author's purpose in a passage they just read. Can you guess what they concluded?

a)

They thought the author was trying to confuse the reader

b)

They believed the author was providing a summary of the passage

c)

They felt the author was hiding the main idea of the passage

d)

They agreed that the author's purpose was to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings/emotions

50.

Sophia and Elijah are having a friendly debate about two different authors and their respective texts. Can you help them compare and contrast the purposes of these authors in their texts?

a)

Help them by comparing the publication dates of the texts

b)

Assist them by analyzing the goals and intentions of each author in their writing.

c)

Support them by discussing the font and layout of the texts

d)

Guide them by summarizing the plot of each text

51.

Imagine Ava, Luna, and Michael are reading a book. What is the author trying to achieve by writing this piece that they are reading?

a)

To provide a summary of the piece

b)

To convey the main purpose or message of the piece

c)

To hide the main purpose of the piece

d)

To confuse the readers

52.

Imagine you're in a book club with Benjamin, Zoe, and Aria. Discuss how the author's purpose might stir up different emotions and opinions within your group.

a)

The author's purpose has no impact on the emotions and opinions of Benjamin, Zoe, and Aria.

b)

The author's purpose only impacts Benjamin, Zoe, and Aria's understanding of the text.

c)

The author's purpose is irrelevant to the emotions and opinions of Benjamin, Zoe, and Aria.

d)

The author's purpose can influence the emotions and opinions of Benjamin, Zoe, and Aria by shaping the tone, language, and content of the text.

53.

Anika, Scarlett, and Aiden are having a debate. They are trying to figure out how the author's purpose shapes the overall structure and organization of a text. Can you help them out?

a)

The author's purpose has no impact on the structure of the text

b)

The author's purpose determines the main focus, the order of information, and the tone of the writing.

c)

The author's purpose only affects the font and spacing of the text

d)

The author's purpose determines the color scheme of the text

54.

Avery, Daniel, and Michael are reading a book. Can you help them identify the author's purpose in the introduction, body, and conclusion of the text?

a)

The author's purpose is only evident in the conclusion of the text.

b)

The author's purpose varies in the introduction, body, and conclusion of the text.

c)

The author's purpose is the same in the introduction, body, and conclusion of the text.

d)

The author's purpose is to confuse the reader in the introduction, body, and conclusion of the text.

55.

A story that has a real setting with a problem to be solved; includes clues, suspense, and a solution.

a)

procedural text

b)

informational text

c)

historical fiction

d)

mystery

56.

An owner's manual explaining how to change a tire is what type of text?

a)

procedural

b)

realistic fiction

c)

science fiction

d)

mystery

57.

A fictional (untrue) story that is set during a time in our past such as during the Civil War, etc

a)

Realistic Fiction

b)

Science Fiction

c)

Historical Fiction

d)

Informational text

58.

A category of literature that has a particular style, form or content is called a

a)

literature

b)

genre

c)

book

d)

text

59.

Story that has elements that are not real such as talking animals or magical powers.

a)

mystery

b)

informational text

c)

fantasy

d)

science fiction

60.

A story that has a script, characters, and stage directions is called....

a)

procedural text

b)

drama

c)

poetry

d)

novel

61.

This genre provides true facts and information about different subjects. I can include charts and graphs.

a)

non-fiction

b)

fiction

c)

drama

d)

poetry

62.

The Diary of Anne Frank is a journal of a young girl who hid from the Nazis during the Holocaust. The events are true, and it is told from Anne's point of view. Which type of literature is this book?

a)
fiction
b)
nonfiction
c)
poetry
d)

short story

63.
The Boy Who Dared is a novel that is set during the time of the Holocaust. It is based on a true story, but the author imagined the events in the plot. Which genre is this book?
a)
realistic fiction
b)
nonfiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
fantasy
64.

Which type of writing provides facts about a particular subject?

a)
fantasy
b)
realistic fiction
c)
informational
d)
science fiction
65.

A type of literature that expresses ideas/feelings or tells a story in a specific form that usually uses lines and stanzas.

a)

poetry

b)

informational

c)

fantasy

d)

mystery

66.

NAME THAT GENRE!

The alien ship hovered above the landing pad. The ground crew waited expectantly, hoping the ship would touch down without incident. Sure, they had a lot of shuttle traffic at the spaceport every day, but this would be the first time a ship from another planet would touch down.

a)

realistic fiction

b)

science fiction

c)

historical fiction

d)

fantasy fiction

67.

NAME THAT GENRE!

Sonya hobbled down the school hallway to look out the window at the field hockey field. All of her friends were out there, and she was stuck inside. She tapped absently on her cast. The doctor said it would be at least six weeks before the cast came off, and another two or three after that before she could play sports again. She sighed. “I’m going to miss the whole season.”

a)

realistic fiction

b)

science fiction

c)

historical fiction

d)

fantasy fiction

68.

NAME THAT GENRE!

Tink was not all bad: or, rather, she was all bad just now, but, on the other hand, sometimes she was all good. Fairies have to be one thing or the other, because being so small they unfortunately have room for one feeling only at a time. They are, however, allowed to change, only it must be a complete change.

a)

realistic fiction

b)

science fiction

c)

historical fiction

d)

fantasy fiction

69.

Which of the following is an example of nonfiction?

a)

poems

b)

plays

c)

short stories

d)

procedural text

70.

Which are the four main Literary Genres?

a)

argument, poetry, characters, setting

b)

historical fiction, characters, setting, plot

c)

drama, fiction, non-fiction, poetry

d)

tragedy, comedy, mystery, fantasy,

71.

A type of fiction that typically can be read in one sitting that includes a plot and characters.

a)

novel

b)

poem

c)

short story

d)

argument

72.

A subcategory within a particular genre is called a...

a)

fantasy

b)

poem

c)

genre

d)

subgenre

73.

A brief narrative containing characters, a simple plot, and a conflict that leads to a climax and swift conclusion

a)

Drama modern

b)

Novel

c)

Short story

d)

Poem

74.

What is an argumentative text?

a)

A text that tells a story set in the past

b)

A text that gives instructions about how to do something

c)

A text about a fight two people had

d)

A text that uses reasons and facts to support an opinion

75.

Cindy got her test back and started crying immediately. It was a C. Her mother would never stand for Cs. She felt disappointed. She knew that she would be in big trouble. Then Jen got her test back. Jen cheered. She got a C. Her mother would be so proud. Jen had studied hard for the test and she was satisfied with the results. She felt proud.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

76.

Kalil examined the math book. It had been badly treated. The cover was torn and it appeared to be missing some pages. Still, Kalil knew that looks were less important than utility. He had learned that lesson long ago. "Thanks, Mr. Thompson!" he said with gratitude. Mr. Thompson looked up from his desk and said, "Sorry we don't have new books, Kalil, but there's still plenty of good math left in that book." Mr. Thompson smiled. Kalil felt appreciative.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

77.

The sound of lawnmowers roared across the suburb. Nick rose from his bed and slowly walked to the bathroom. He brushed his teeth and threw on a pair of clothes. Then he ran upstairs. His mom was working by the oven. "Care for some eggs, Nick?" Nick smiled and said, "Yeah, that'd be great, Mom." His mom smiled at him and cracked a few more eggs into a large glass bowl. She stirred the eggs while he put his head down on the table. "Don't fall back asleep, Nick," she said. He chuckled.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

78.

Tiego and Tierra sat on the cliffs with their feet dangling from the edge. They were watching the sunset and thinking of the great battles behind them. They weren't talking, only exchanging looks, but their looks were packed with meaning. Tiego knew Tierra loved him, and Tierra knew that Tiego loved her. True mutual love like theirs is a rare and beautiful thing. They considered themselves lucky.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

79.

The sound of traffic filled the street. I pressed the doorbell again. I wondered if the button worked. Could the person inside hear the sound of the buzzer over the traffic noises? Were they even home? I decided that it didn't matter. I checked the address off my list and proceeded to the next house. Somebody was going to order cookies from me today. Somebody.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

80.

The steps of the dark temple towered before Kung and Kiko. Kung listened for the sounds of the enemy, but he heard nothing. This made him sure that they were walking into a trap. "Do you hear that, Kiko?" he said. Kiko listened intently. She heard a few birds tweeting and a light breeze blowing, but nothing else. She shook her head. Kung gave her a knowing look. Kiko understood what Kung had left unsaid. Her heart beat rapidly. Kung and Kiko were not the type of people to get afraid, but they knew that a fight was coming

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

81.

We stared at the Bubblegum Fortress from the mouth of the Cotton Candy Woods. The gumdrop soldiers were scurrying atop their sugar coated ramparts. I wouldn't be surprised if someone had tipped them off. Chet Eagle approached me and said, "What now, Commander Candy?" I thought about it for a second. "Well, they get better prepared with each passing second, so let's attack now." Chet Eagle bowed and said, "As you wish, Commander Candy."

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

82.

Sheriff Wolf's hands were on his hips. He stood about ten feet back from the saloon and shouted, "Come on out, Bart. We've got a nice bowl of soup waiting for you at the jail house." Bart shouted back, "Call off your men, Sheriff, or I'm going to start shooting hostages." Bart cocked his weapon and pointed it at the piano player. The piano player started whimpering. Sheriff Wolf put his hands up in the air and said, "No need to do that, Bart. We've still got plenty of talking to do. But if I hear shots, we're done talking." Bart lowered his weapon.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

83.

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a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person limited

e)

third-person omniscient

84.

The shadows grew long in the valley. A wolf howled. A man riding on horseback dug his spurs into the side of his steed. "Giddy up, old girl," he said. The horse rode with explosive speed. About twenty feet behind him was a group of men. They were also riding horses. One of them was standing up in his saddle. He wore a headdress decorated with feathers. The feathered man nimbly grabbed an arrow from a quiver on his back. He notched the arrow and drew back the bowstring. He let out a war cry along with the arrow.

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person objective

d)

third-person omniscient

85.
Point of view is...
a)
What the story is about
b)
The author's favorite book
c)
Who is telling the story
d)
The main idea 
86.
What point of view uses the word 
I?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
87.
What point of view uses the word 
he?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
88.
What point of view uses the word 
we?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
89.
What point of view uses the word 
your?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
90.
What point of view uses the word 
they?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
91.
What point of view uses the word 
my?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
92.

In First Person point of view the narrator...

a)

tells their own story.

b)

tells a story about someone else.

93.
The narrator is the______.
a)
person telling the text
b)
main character in the story
c)
enemy of the main character in the text
d)
person listening to the text
94.
Which sentence is written is second person point of view?
a)
Erin did not want to go to the grocery store.
b)
You did not want to go to the grocery store.
c)
Mariah did not want to go to the grocery store.
d)
I did not want to go to the grocery store.
95.
Which sentence is written in third person point of view?
a)
I brought my brother breakfast this morning.
b)
You always wear your seatbelt.
c)
We didn't mean to hurt Jorge feelings.
d)
Cynthia and her brother walked home from school this afternoon.
96.

The street cars are like frosted cakes covered with snowflakes.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

97.

The west wind dances down the road.

a)

Simile

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

98.

The band played to a small crowd at the concert.

a)

Personification

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Oxymoron

99.

She’s as tiny as a mouse.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Alliteration

c)

Simile

d)

Oxymoron

100.

Her blonde hair shined like the sun.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Hyperbole

101.

The lightweight fighter lost so much weight, he looked as thin as a rail.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Onomatopeia

102.

Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Onomatopeia

c)

Simile

d)

Personification

103.

When the pitcher finished nine innings, he was hungry enough to eat a horse.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Oxymoron

c)

Simile

d)

Metaphor

104.

“Crack” went the bat as the pitcher hit a home run.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Onomatopeia

d)

Alliteration

105.

The ice in the arena was as smooth as glass.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Simile

d)

Oxymoron

106.

The kite drank the wind and laughed across the sky.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Oxymoron

107.

We ate cat fish for dinner.

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Hyperbole

108.

The trophy glistened like gold in the sun during the awards ceremony.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Alliteration

d)

Oxymoron

109.

Happy Harry handles handsprings horribly.

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Alliteration

110.

The hockey player lost his control when the puck ran across the ice.

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Personification

c)

Simile

d)

Metaphor

111.

The snow on the ski hill was powdered sugar.

a)

Simile

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Metaphor

d)

Oxymoron

112.

The coach was as upset as a lion when his team lost the game.

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Simile

c)

Alliteration

d)

Hyperbole

113.

Freddy French fired five fabulous free throws.

a)

Simile

b)

Alliteration

c)

Metaphor

d)

Oxymoron

114.

The snowmobile was a rocket in the newly fallen snow.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Hyperbole

115.

I’d catch a grenade for you.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

116.

Which of the following describes a minor character

a)

a character who remains the same throughout the course of a story

b)

someone not important

c)

those who play lesser roles and may give the major characters points of interaction

117.

Which of the following best describes a protagonist?

a)

the oldest person in a story

b)

a character not important to the story

c)

someone who likes to fight

d)

someone who has a central role in the story

118.

What are round characters?

a)

characters that show emotional complexity and development

b)

Characters that are the smartest in the story

c)

a character who remains the same throughout the course of a story

d)

A character that has the most money

119.

Which of the following is the correct definition of "character"

a)

someone who has a central role in the story

b)

an individual who takes part in the action of a literary work

c)

a character who remains the same throughout the course of a story

d)

someone in a story

120.

Which of the following describes a major character?

a)

those are whom the story is centered

b)

someone who has a central role in the story

c)

the most important person in the story

d)

characters that are affected by the plot and undergo change.

121.

What does an antagonist do?

a)

works against the protagonist

b)

tries to fool other characters in the story

c)

helps other characters in the story

d)

none of the above

122.

What are flat characters?

a)

Characters with no story line

b)

Characters who die early in the story

c)

characters that only exhibit a single trait.

d)

characters with boring personalities

123.

What is a static character?

a)

a character who changes his/her mind a lot

b)

a character who remains the same throughout the course of a story

c)

a character who does not make any friends

d)

characters that are affected by the plot and undergo change.

124.

What are the 3 steps to characterization

a)

1. show what the characters like to do

2. say what other characters say or think about them

3. describe the emotional attributes of characters

b)

1. develop character traits

2. develop a story line

3. create a central problem

c)

1. show what the characters say, do, or think 2. say what other characters say or think about them 3. describe the physical features, dress, and personalities of the charactetrs

125.

What is dialogue?

a)

conversation between 2 or more characters

b)

a movie based on a book

c)

a poem

d)

a version of a language spoken by the people of a particular place, time,or social group

126.

What is characterization?

a)

taking a character out of a story

b)

The force or forces that drive a character to behave in a certain way

c)

personality traits of characters

d)

the act of creating or describing a character

127.

Pick 2 ways an author may use indirect characterization

a)

show what characters say, do, and think

b)

show the background story of other characters

c)

using a minor character to create the central problem for the major character

d)

Show what other characters say or think about them

128.

What best describes motivaton

a)

The force or forces that drive a character to behave in a certain way

b)

what a character does to make things happen

c)

what a character uses whenever they cause harm to something else

129.

What is a dynamic character?

a)

A character who works with the antagonist

b)

Characters with difficult story lines

c)

characters that are affected by the plot and undergo change.

d)

a character with many sides to its personality

130.

What is dialect?

a)

conversation between 2 or more characters

b)

a version of a language spoken by the people of a particular place, time,or social group

c)

the act of creating or describing a character

d)

someone who has a central role in the story

131.

Which of the following is 1 way an author would use direct characterization?

a)

by directly describing a characters background information

b)

by directly describing a characters physical features, dress, or personality

c)

by directly describing a characters emotional state at any given part in a story

d)

by directly providing the major character with a central problem

132.

Why are dialogue and dialect important to a story?

a)

They help create conversations and interactions between the characters.

b)

They help create suspense within the story by way of the conversations amongst the characters.

c)

They form a sense of indirect communication between the reader and the characters.

d)

The form and content of these 2 make a story engaging and provide indirect characterization.

133.

Hercules performed the 12 Labors as ...

a)

a plan to make him the strongest hero in history

b)

punishment for his crimes

c)

a way to please his father Zeus

134.

How did Hercules slay the Nemean lion?

a)

With his bare hands

b)

With help from his father Zeus

c)

With a special weapon

135.

The Second Labor involved the Lernaean Hydra, which was

a)

a giant squid with 9 heads

b)

a huge octopus with 8 heads

c)

a beast of a snake with 9 heads

136.

When the one head of the Lernaean Hydra was cut off...

a)

another head would replace it

b)

2 would grow in its place

c)

3 heads would magically appear

137.

The Third Labor was to capture the Arcadian Deer which was loved by which goddess?

a)

Athena

b)

Hera

c)

Artemis

138.

The Fourth Labor involved the Erymanthian Boar, which was a...

a)

A huge, powerful boar

b)

A huge, powerful bear

c)

A huge, powerful hippo

139.

The Fifth Labor was about cleansing the Augean stables, which had not been cleaned for how many years?

a)

30

b)

20

c)

300

140.

The Sixth Labor involved eliminating the Stymphalian Birds, which were described as...

a)

Man eating, fire-breathing birds

b)

Man eating birds with the power of invisibility

c)

Man eating birds with claws, beaks, and wings of bronze

141.

Which goddess helped Hercules to eliminate the Stymphalian Birds?

a)

Athena

b)

Demeter

c)

Artemis

142.

The Seventh Labor was to deliver the Cretan Bull to whom?

a)

King Minos

b)

King Eurystheus

c)

King Midas

143.

The Eighth Labor was to capture the wild mares (horses) of Diomedes. The horses were

a)

the property of Poseidon

b)

ridden by the gods

c)

man-eaters

144.

The Ninth Labor was to bring back the belt of Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. The Amazons were...

a)

A tribe of fierce female warriors who fought on horseback

b)

A tribe of fierce male warriors with 10 foot spears

c)

A tribe of fierce soldiers under Zeus' control

145.

The Tenth Labor was to subdue the dreadful monster Geryon and bring back his cattle. Geryon had ...

a)

3 heads

b)

3 bodies joined at the waist

c)

3 tails

146.

The Eleventh Labor was to fetch the Golden Apples of the Hesperides guarded by ...

a)

the 3 daughters of Atlas along with a great dragon

b)

the 3 fates and their angels

c)

the 3 headed dog Cerebus

147.

Which great Titan did Hercules set free?

a)

Perseus

b)

The Cyclops

c)

Prometheus

148.

Which Titan, and brother of Prometheus, was tricked into fetching the Golden Apples for Hercules?

a)

Atlas

b)

Zeus

c)

Apollo

149.

The Twelfth Labor was to capture Cerberus, the fierce dog/creature which guarded the Underworld. How many heads did Cerberus have?

a)

6

b)

3

c)

9

150.

What was the theme of the 12 Labors of Hercules?

a)

The Greek gods could be very unfair

b)

Every crime has a punishment

c)

Overcoming impossibilities and difficulties in life

151.

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

Days later, people would ask why, if the weather had begun to deteriorate, had climbers on the upper mountain not heeded the signs?

a)

worsen

b)

improve

c)

challenge

d)

brighten

152.

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

To my oxygen-depleted mind, the clouds drifting up the grand valley of ice known as the Western Cwm looked innocuous, wispy, insubstantial.

a)

pleasing

b)

harmless

c)

dangerous

d)

risky

153.

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

I arrived at the notorious Hillary Step...a spot that does require a fair amount of technical maneuvering.

a)

widely known

b)

dangerous

c)

protruding

d)

elevated

154.

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

By now tendrils of mist were wrapping across...and lapping at Everest's summit pyramid. No longer did the weather look so benign.

a)

dangerous

b)

bad

c)

harmless

d)

wonderful

155.

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

... my compadres were dallying, memorializing their arrival at the apex of the planet with photos and high-five...

a)

edge

b)

base

c)

summit

d)

ridge

156.

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

In a day of many mistakes, this (Weathers' decision to wait for Groom) would turn out to be a crucial one.

a)

best

b)

difficult

c)

basic

d)

extremely important

157.

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

It's not far-fetched to speculate that because Hall had talked Hansen into coming back to Everest this year, he wouldn't deny him the chance to summit.

a)

gossip

b)

judge

c)

guess

d)

decide

158.

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

It meant that Hall and Hansen struggled, taking more than 12 hours to traverse a stretch of ridge typically covered by descending climbers in half an hour

a)

cross

b)

decide

c)

measure

d)

gauge

159.

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

It was understood that attempting a rescue would needlessly jeopardize the lives of the other climbers on the Col.

a)

contest

b)

endanger

c)

answer

d)

save

160.

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

I sat in the snow for a long while, staring at my boots, trying to get some grip, however tenuous, on what had happened.

a)

flimsy

b)

slow

c)

strong

d)

ordinary

161.

What memory did grandma shared with Darcy about Jamee?

a)

the time they went shopping

b)

their trip to the mountains

c)

the time they baked a cake together

162.

Where did grandma tell Darcy that Jamee felt the safest?

a)

In the mountains

b)

At home with her family

c)

With her dad

163.

Who headed to the mountains to look for Jamee?

a)

mom, dad and Darcy

b)

Darcy, Cooper and Tarah

c)

Darcy, dad, Cooper

164.

On their way up the mountain, what animal leaped in front of their vehicle?

a)

deer

b)

bear

c)

horse

165.

Who found Jamee?

a)

Cooper

b)

Carl

c)

Darcy

166.

What was the exact location of where Jamee had been found?

a)

by the pond they when swimming in

b)

by the cedar tree that was Jamee and her dad's favorite spot

c)

along the hiking path

167.

Jamee said that she saw someone while she was lost in the mountains, who was it?

a)

grandma

b)

aunt Charlotte

c)

Bobby

168.

Darcy saw a couple quietly talking in the hospital's cafeteria, who were they?

a)

Hakeem and Tarah

b)

Mom and dad

c)

Cooper and Hakeem