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Nikola Tesla/Narrative Structure Nonfiction

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 12mins

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1.

Based off of "Nikola Tesla the Greatest Inventor of All," what can you conclude as to what the author thinks about Thomas Edison?

a)

Edison loved hearing and telling a good joke.

b)

Edison lacked integrity and was not a good person.

c)

Edison was doing the best he could because business was tough.

d)

Edison had a gambling problem and knew that he had to get help for it.

2.

In "Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?" what general method of organization does the author use to arrange the information that she presents?

Group of answer choices

a)

comparison and contrast

b)

order of importance

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

3.

As illustrated in "Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?" which of the following were characteristics of Nikola Tesla?

a)

arrogant and proud

b)

corrupt and insincere

c)

intelligent and quick-witted

d)

loud and obnoxious

4.

According to the information in "Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?" in what way did Tesla excel as a student?

a)

He was a remarkable athlete.

b)

He was the school's best writer.

c)

He was exceptional in foreign languages.

d)

He was an outstanding math student.

5.

In “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?” which main purpose of biographical writing is most clear?

a)

to show the causes and effects of one person’s genius

b)

to focus equally on three great people who share notable similarities

c)

to convince readers that one particular invention is better than another

d)

to inform readers about one person’s life and accomplishments

6.

Use context clues to determine the most likely meaning of plant as it is used in this sentence from “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?”


"He helped create a power PLANT in Niagara Falls that provided power all the way to New York City."

a)

trap

b)

shrub

c)

factory

d)

blockade

7.

Use context clues to determine the most likely meaning of models as it is used in this statement from “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All?”


"Edison always made a lot of MODELS and tried them out, which took longer."

a)

people who pose for photographers

b)

particular kinds of computers

c)

people who wear certain outfits in a display

d)

small version of items that show their construction

8.

In what situation would you likely need a generator?

a)

The pilot dims the lights in the cabin so passengers can sleep.

b)

The gas light comes on in your car, indicating it is time to fill up.

c)

The lines at the coffee shop are long, and you are late to a meeting.

d)

The power is out throughout your neighborhood because of a windstorm.

9.

Nonfiction narratives are

a)

fictional stories

b)

stories with no factual content

c)

based on true experiences and events

d)

based on fake experiences and events

10.

Nonfiction narratives combine or blend

a)

techniques from fantasy and poetry

b)

narrative techniques with factual content

c)

text features with factual content

d)

poetry with factual content

11.

Which element shows the perspective in which a story is told?

a)

characterization

b)

point of view

c)

theme

d)

sensory detail

12.

What is a primary source?

a)

A source created by someone who was there at the time of an event.

b)

A source created by someone who was NOT there at the time of an event.

13.

Which of these is NOT an example of a primary source?

a)

Original uniforms worn by soldiers

b)

Diaries written at the time of an event

c)

video of a historical event

d)

A poem about a famous person from your classmate

14.
Mom took Aaron to the shoe store at the mall. First the shoe salesman measured Aaron's foot. Next, he went to the backroom to get some shoes for Aaron to try. Then Aaron tried on three pairs of shoes. Finally Aaron chose the pair he liked the best and his mother bought them. 
What happened just before Aaron's mom bought the shoes?
a)
Aaron's foot was measured.
b)
Aaron chose a pair of shoes.
c)
His mother bought the shoes.
d)
Aaron tried on three pairs of shoes.