Characterization Test Review

Plot Review 1

100

The beginning of the story in which the setting and main characters are established is called the - A.) Theme B.) Climax C.) Rising Action D.) Basic Situation

D.) Basic Situation

200

The part of the story where the suspense begins to increase and the conflict becomes more complicated is called the - A.) Rising Action B.) Basic Situation C.) Protagonist D.) Character

A.) Rising Action

300

The conflict in the story is - A.) Where the character tries to resolve the conflict but encounters problems B.) The moment whent eh character solves the conflict C.) The clash between two opposoing forces or characters D.) All the events that make up the story

C.) The clash between two opposoing forces or characters

400

The climax of the story is - A.) Where the protagonist tries to resolve the conflict but encounters problems B.) The moment when the protagonist solves the conflict C.) The clash between two opposing forces or characters D.) All the events that make up the story.

B.) The moment when the protagonist solves the conflict

500

The part of the story where the suspense starts to drop off. It occurs after the climax but before the story is fully resolved. A.) Antagonist B.) Falling Action C.) Conflict D.) Theme

B.) Falling Action

Plot Review 2

100

The part of the story in which the protagonist encounters a problem that drives the rest of the story is called - A.) Resolution B.) Antagonist C.) Falling Action D.) Conflict

D.) Conflict

200

The moment of the story in which the level of suspense is at it's highest, where the conflict finally comes to an end is called - A.) Theme B.) Climax C.) Rising Action D.) Basic Situation

B.) Climax

300

After the conflict has been solved, this is the part of the story in which we find out what happens to all of the characters and any loose ends are tied up. A.) Character B.) Resolution C.) Antagonist D.) Falling Action

B.) Resolution

400

The plot of the story is - A.) All the events that make up the story B.) The main character in the story C.) The point when the outcome of the conflict is decided. D.) The place where the story occurs.

A.) All the events that make up the story

500

The complications in the story are - A.) Where the protagonist tries to resolve the conflict but encounters problems B.) The moment when the protagonist solves the conflict C.) The clash between two opposing forces or characters D.) All the events that make up the story.

A.) Where the protagonist tries to resolve the conflict but encounters problems

Characterization 1

100

Which of the following is the BEST definition for 'protagonist?' A.) A central character involved in the main conflict of the plot. B.) A character that opposes or fights against the central character. C.) A character that is narrating the story. D.) A supporting character with only one or two characteristics.

A.) A central character involved in the main conflict of the plot.

200

Which of the following is the BEST definition for antagonist? A.) A central character involved in the main conflict of the plot. B.) A character that opposes or fights against the central character. C.) A character that is narrating the story. D.) A supporting character with only one or two characteristics.

B.) A character that opposes or fights against the central character.

300

To show what a character is like, a writer would most likely use all of the following strategies except - A.) Describing the character's appearance B.) Explaining the character's feelings C.) Indicating how others react to the character D.) Revealing the character's date of birth

D.) Revealing the character's date of birth

400

The reasons for a character's actions are called - A.) Theme B.) Biography C.) Resolution D.) Motivation

D.) Motivation

500

What is a character? A.) A person portrayed in a novel, short story, or play. B.) Showing rather than telling what a character is like. C.) Statements in a story that tell you directly what a character is like. D.) A quality that can't be seen in a character.

A.) A person portrayed in a novel, short story, or play.

Characterization 2

100

What is characterization? A.) The way a writer tells you about a character B.) Showing rather than telling what a character is like. C.) Statements in a story that tell you directly what a character is like. D.) A quality that can't be seen in a character.

A.) The way a writer tells you about a character

200

What is indirect characterization? A.) The way a writer tells you about a character B.) Showing rather than telling what a character is like C.) The way that a writer tells you about a character D.) A quality that can't be seen in a character

B.) Showing rather than telling what a character is like

300

What is direct characterization? A.) Statements in a story that tell you directly what a character is like B.) The way that a writer tells you about a character C.) Showing rather than telling what a character is like D.) A quality that can't be seen in a character

A.) Statements in a story that tell you directly what a character is like

400

What is a character trait? A.) A quality that can't be seen in a character B.) The way that a writer tells you about a character C.) Statements in a story that tell you directly what a character is like. D.) What a character is like.

D.) What a character is like.

500

What are the five ways that an author can indirectly characterize their characters? Spell each one out. (Hint: 5 pointed shape)

1. Appearance 2. Speech 3. Thoughts and Feelings 4. Actions 5. Reactions of Others

Miscellaneous

100

Which country did NOT compete in the 2014 winter Olympics? A.) Austria B.) Greece C.) India D.) Switzerland

C.) India

200

Which country earned the highest amount of medals in the 2014 Olympics? A.) Canada B.) Norway C.) Germany D.) Russia

D.) Russia

300

What is Flappy Bird, the phenomenon that was discontinued after a boy killed his brother over ir? A.) It is a game in which a bunch of kids scream and run, while flapping their arms like birds. Whoever can run the flap the furthest while screaming is the winner. B.) It is an app, and the objective is to navigate a bird through a series of obstacles. It is very difficult to get a high score in this game. C.) It is a stuffed animal that only responds to the sound of one person's voice, and nobody else's. D.) It is a children's board game similar to that of Truth or Dare, in which a cartoon bird commands people to pick a Tweety Truth or a Diving Dare.

B.) It is an app, and the objective is to navigate a bird through a series of obstacles. It is very difficult to get a high score in this game.

400

Which former child star died in February at the age of 85? A.) Elizabeth Taylor B.) Ritchie Valens C.) Judy Garland D.) Shirley Temple

D.) Shirley Temple

500

Which country became the first to legalize child euthanasia, or doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill minors? A.) Portugal B.) Ukraine C.) Belgium D.) Morocco

C.) Belgium