Types of Fiction
What is fiction?
A. A true story
B. A made-up story
C. A poem
D. A fact list
B. A made-up story
What does “cranky” mean?
A. Happy
B. Sleepy
C. Grumpy
D. Silly
C. Grumpy
Who are the main characters in “Cranky Me”?
A. Mom and Dad only
B. Rosie and Joey
C. The narrator and her family
D. A frog and spider
C. The narrator and her family
What is a theme?
A. The title
B. The main idea
C. The lesson the author teaches
D. The setting
C. The lesson the author teaches
If the character says “No! No! No!” what can we infer?
A. She is happy
B. She is cranky
C. She is tired
D. She is shy
B. She is cranky
"Cranky Me" is what type of fiction?
A. Fantasy
B. Realistic Fiction
C. Mystery
D. Fable
B. Realistic Fiction
What does “scowled” mean?
A. Smiled
B. Frowned in an angry way
C. Yelled
D. Laughed
B. Frowned in an angry way
Where does “No Ordinary Frog” take place?A. In a kitchen
B. At a pond
C. In a forest
D. In a classroom
B. At a pond
What lesson did “Cranky Me” teach?
A. It’s no fun being cranky
B. Dancing is silly
C. Breakfast is important
D. Cartoons are boring
A. It’s no fun being cranky
If Chuck wanted to spin a web, what can we infer?
A. He wanted to be like Lady Eightlegs
B. He wanted to catch fish
C. He was scared of spiders
D. He wanted to fly
A. He wanted to be like Lady Eightlegs
A story that could really happen in real life is called—
A. Realistic Fiction
B. Fantasy
C. Historical Fiction
D. Nonfiction
A. Realistic Fiction
What does “unraveled” mean?
A. Tied together
B. Untangled
C. Torn apart
D. Mixed up
B. Untangled
What is the problem in “Cranky Me”?
A. She lost her toy
B. She was cranky and said no to everything
C. She had a cold
D. She was late to school
B. She was cranky and said no to everything
What lesson did “No Ordinary Frog” teach?
A. Be lazy
B. Don’t eat bugs
C. Friendship means sharing and helping
D. Frogs can’t swim
C. Friendship means sharing and helping
What can we infer when Mom dances with her child?
A. She’s tired
B. She’s angry
C. She wants to cheer her up
D. She wants to clean the kitchen
C. She wants to cheer her up
A story that happens in the past with real events is—
A. Mystery
B. Realistic Fiction
C. Historical Fiction
D. Drama
C. Historical Fiction
What is a synonym for “idea”?
A. Thought
B. Snack
C. Game
D. Book
A. Thought
What is the problem in “No Ordinary Frog”?
A. Chuck eats flies from Lady Eightlegs’ web
B. Chuck can’t swim
C. Lady Eightlegs runs away
D. He loses his lily pad
A. Chuck eats flies from Lady Eightlegs’ web
How can you find a story’s theme?
A. Guess it
B. Think about the problem and solution
C. Read only the title
D. Ask a friend
B. Think about the problem and solution
What can we infer about Chuck helping Lady Eightlegs float?
A. He is mean
B. He is helpful and kind
C. He wants her web
D. He is cranky
B. He is helpful and kind
Which story has talking animals or magic?
A. Mystery
B. Fantasy
C. Realistic Fiction
D. Nonfiction
B. Fantasy
What is an antonym for “lazy”?
A. Bored
B. Sleepy
C. Hardworking
D. Slow
C. Hardworking
How is the problem solved in “No Ordinary Frog”?
A. Chuck leaves the pond
B. They share flies and become friends
C. Lady Eightlegs moves away
D. Chuck learns to fly
B. They share flies and become friends
Why is theme important?
A. It helps us remember the title
B. It helps us learn the author’s message
C. It tells us who the characters are
D. It shows how long the story is
B. It helps us learn the author’s message
What can we infer about Rosie when she leaves?
A. She doesn’t care
B. She’s sad or frustrated
C. She’s moving away
D. She’s happy
B. She’s sad or frustrated