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Fear by Terry

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose the emotion that is related to this image.

a)

Boldness

b)

Fear

c)

Courage

2.

I get scared when I’m at home all by myself

a)

Fear

b)

Courage

c)

Boldness

3.

According to this line from the story, what does the elevator most likely symbolize in Sleator’s story?

a)

Fears or obstacles that must be overcome in life

b)

The aging process

c)

Older machines which must be replaced

d)

Life in an apartment instead of a single family home

4.

The reader can conclude when Martin arrives winded and gasping at the seventeenth floor, he is --

a)

so afraid of the elevator that he is willing to work hard to avoid riding on it

b)

out of shape and needs to exercise more

c)

ashamed of how his father will treat him if he rides the elevator

d)

almost as afraid of the stairs as he is of the elevator

5.

Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of the selection. This response is known as "fight or flight" because that is exactly what the body is preparing itself to do: fight off the danger or run fast to get away. Which idea does the sentence help explain?

a)

Why the brain reacts instantly when it senses danger

b)

Why the brain cannot understand scary situations

c)

Why people have different responses to fear

d)

Why people learn to face their fears

6.

What is the main theme of 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

Overcoming personal fears

b)

The importance of friendship

c)

The journey of self-discovery

d)

The power of love

7.

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Irony

8.

In 'Fear' by Terry, what does the protagonist fear the most?

a)

Failure

b)

Loneliness

c)

Darkness

d)

Rejection

9.

What is the setting of 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

A bustling city

b)

A quiet village

c)

A haunted house

d)

A deserted island

10.

Which character in 'Fear' by Terry represents courage?

a)

The protagonist

b)

The antagonist

c)

The mentor

d)

The sidekick

11.

What is the climax of 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

The protagonist confronts their fear

b)

The protagonist runs away

c)

The protagonist meets a new friend

d)

The protagonist finds a hidden treasure

12.

How does the author create suspense in 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

By using short, choppy sentences

b)

By describing the setting in detail

c)

By focusing on the protagonist's thoughts

d)

By introducing a mysterious character

13.

What lesson does the protagonist learn in 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

To trust others

b)

To face their fears

c)

To be independent

d)

To seek help when needed

14.

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

Optimistic

b)

Pessimistic

c)

Suspenseful

d)

Joyful

15.

What role does the antagonist play in 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

They help the protagonist

b)

They hinder the protagonist

c)

They are indifferent to the protagonist

d)

They are a friend to the protagonist

16.

In 'Fear' by Terry, what symbolizes the protagonist's fear?

a)

A shadow

b)

A storm

c)

A locked door

d)

A broken mirror

17.

What is the resolution of 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

The protagonist overcomes their fear

b)

The protagonist succumbs to their fear

c)

The protagonist ignores their fear

d)

The protagonist shares their fear with others

18.

Which point of view is 'Fear' by Terry written in?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person limited

d)

Third person omniscient

19.

What is the significance of the title 'Fear' in Terry's story?

a)

It highlights the main conflict

b)

It introduces the main character

c)

It describes the setting

d)

It reveals the ending

20.

How does the protagonist change throughout 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

They become more fearful

b)

They become more confident

c)

They become more isolated

d)

They become more dependent

21.

What is the author's purpose in writing 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

To entertain

b)

To inform

c)

To persuade

d)

To express

22.

Which of the following best describes the protagonist's journey in 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

A journey of self-discovery

b)

A journey of revenge

c)

A journey of redemption

d)

A journey of exploration

23.

What is the inciting incident in 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

The protagonist encounters their fear

b)

The protagonist moves to a new place

c)

The protagonist meets a new friend

d)

The protagonist loses something valuable

24.

How does the setting influence the plot in 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

It creates a sense of isolation

b)

It provides opportunities for adventure

c)

It limits the protagonist's choices

d)

It enhances the protagonist's fear

25.

What is the underlying message of 'Fear' by Terry?

a)

Fear is a natural part of life

b)

Fear should be avoided at all costs

c)

Fear is a sign of weakness

d)

Fear can be easily overcome