Genre (?)
Plot
Setting
Conflict
Character
100
A fictional story or novel that is set in the past or about real people from the past.
What is historical fiction?
100
Maya Angelou’s story is based primarily on A. a local history of Stamps, Arkansas. B. the author's personal recollections. C. stories told by the author's grandmother. D. the folktales of southern blacks.
The author's personal recollections (i.e., her life).
100
The setting of “The Gold Bug” is Sullivan's Island, A. off the coast of California. B. off the coast of North Carolina. C. off the coast of South Carolina. D. on the mainland.
off the coast of South Carolina.
100
In the excerpt from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, which of the following will NOT happen to Mr. Tumnus if he allows Lucy to return home? A. The Witch will turn him into stone. B. The Witch will saw off his horns. C. The Witch will pluck out his beard. D. The Witch will reward him.
The Witch will reward him.
100
Which character sits in the sleigh of the White Queen? A. Peter B. Susan C. Edmund D. Lucy E. the Faun
Edmund
200
Fiction characterized by highly fanciful or supernatural elements.
What is fantasy fiction?
200
What is the climax of “A Retrieved Reformation”? A. The little girl is locked in the safe. B. Ben Price lets Jimmy go free. C. Jimmy has a chicken dinner. D. Jimmy meets Annabel.
Agatha is locked in the safe.
200
What landmark is located at the edge of Narnia? A. a lamp post B. a beaver dam C. a castle D. two hills
a lamp post
200
In “Why the Waves Have Whitecaps,” what motivates Mrs. Wind and Mrs. Water to brag about their children? A. pride and envy B. greed and ambition C. desire for fame D. all of the above
pride and envy
200
Which character compares himself to an emancipated slave? A. Jimmy Valentine B. Mark Twain C. Jupiter D. Roger E. LeGrande
Mark Twain
300
A story or novel that involves the reader in guessing who committed a crime or deed.
What is mystery fiction?
300
In “A Retrieved Reformation,” Jimmy meets Annabel, opens a business, and plans to marry. What are these parts of the story’s plot called? A. falling action B. resolution C. exposition D. rising action
rising action
300
In “The Road Not Taken,” the description of the wood as yellow A. tells us the wood is very young, not yet fully grown. B. makes the setting churchlike. C. tell us the scene is taking place at noon. D. helps us see the scene as autumnal.
helps us see the scene as autumnal.
300
In “A Retrieved Reformation,” why is Ben Price interested in Jimmy Valentine? A. Ben Price wants Jimmy’s safecracking tools. B. Ben Price wants to arrest Jimmy. C. Ben Price wants to be Jimmy’s friend D. Ben Price has known Jimmy from childhood.
Ben Price wants to arrest Jimmy.
300
In “Thank You, M’am,” Mrs. Jones suggests that one of the reasons she forgives Roger is that she A. has young sons of her own. B. occasionally has to steal money for food. C. knows that life is difficult without belief in God. D. did things that were wrong when she was young.
She did things that were wrong when she was young.
400
A genre that INCLUDES stories that may describe the origins of the world and/or of a people or that explain something in nature.
What is traditional literature?
400
How does the title “Rain, Rain, Go Away” relate to the story? A. It states what the Sakkaros must have wished for all the time. B. It tells you before you start reading that the story is science fiction. C. It is important because rain is what brings the Wrights and the Sakkaros together. D. It relates to how rain ruins the Sakkaros and Wrights’ trip to Murphy’s Park.
It states what the Sakkaros must have wished for all the time.
400
What is the setting of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"? A. Stamps, Alabama B. Stamps, Arkansas C. Stamps, Kansas D. Stamps, Mississippi
Stamps, Arkansas
400
The main conflict in the “Cub Pilot on the Mississippi” is A. the external conflict between the Mr. Brown and Mark Twain. B. Mr. Brown’s internal conflict. C. the external conflict between the pilot and the crew. D. the narrator’s internal conflict.
The external conflict between Mr. Brown and Mark Twain.
400
Which of Mrs. Jones's characteristics is most important to the theme of “Thank You, M'am”? A. her awareness of the value of money B. her belief in hard work C. her concern for other people D. her strength and determination
her concern for other people
500
A story or novel that shapes what comes in later time periods and is widely acknowledged as having outstanding or endearing qualities.
What is classic literature?
500
What is “The Road Not Taken” about? A. The important effects one decision can have on a person’s life. B. The fact that people can change past decisions. C. The importance of planning one’s life carefully. D. The fact that people can do everything they want to do in life if they just try.
The important effects one decision can have on a person's life.
500
In “Why the Waves Have Whitecaps,” who are the children Mrs. Water describes in this passage? “Ah got de biggest and de littlest in de world. All kinds of chillun. Every color in de world, and every shape!” A. all the living things of Earth B. the different races of human beings C. creatures and plants that live in the sea D. African American children
creatures and plants that live in the sea
500
Which of the following is the best description of the dilemma Jimmy faces after the little girl is locked in the safe in the story “A Retrieved Reformation”? A. If he saves the girl, he will miss his train. B. If he can’t open the safe, he will lose Annabel’s respect. C. If he cracks the safe, his true identity may be revealed. D. If he doesn’t open the safe, Mr. Adams will not let him marry Annabel.
If he cracks the safe, his true identity may be revealed.
500
In the excerpt from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, how is Mrs. Flowers's invitation to her home a “lifeline” for Maya (Marguerite)? A. It made her feel important because she was liked and respected for being herself. B. The author was doing poorly in school. C. Mrs. Flowers thought the author was in danger. D. The author was feeling lonely.
It made her feel important because she was liked and respected for being herself.
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