Setting
Conflict
Plot
Characters
Miscellaneous
100
The setting of a story is the _______ and ________ a story happens.
"Time" and "Place"
100
When Mary is nervous and frightened because of Ta-Na-E-Ka, it is an example of Individual vs. ________.
Self
100
What are readers introduced to in the EXPOSITION?
Setting and Characters (+background information)
100
Who is the main character?
Mary
100
What day is the test?
Wednesday
200
True or False: Part of Ta-Na-E-Ka takes places on an Indian Reserve
True
200
When Mary stands up to Ernie and defends Ta-Na-E-Ka, it is an example of Individual vs. ________.
Individual
200
Which of the following best describes the EXPOSITION of Ta-Na-E-Ka: (a) Roger and Mary have it easier than when Grandpa did his Ta-Na-E-Ka, (b) Grandpa is stuck in his traditional Kaw ways, (c) In 1947, Mary turns 11 and has to experience Ta-Na-E-Ka, (d) Mary will be sent out in white paint
(c) In 1947, Mary turns 11 and has to experience Ta-Na-E-Ka
200
Name 3 supporting characters.
Roger, Ernie, Grandpa
200
Give the definition of "Theme."
A message or lesson about life, revealed through literature.
300
Name the restaurant that Mary stayed at during her Ta-Na-E-Ka.
Ernie's Riverside
300
When Roger is injured because he lived and slept in the woods, it is an example of Individual vs. ________.
Nature
300
Mary tells her grandfather the truth and stands up to him with honesty but also respect. Which part of the plot is this? (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution)
Climax
300
Who is the dynamic character in the story? Who is the static character in the story?
Mary; Roger
300
Name the 5 types of external conflict.
Individual vs...Individual, Society, Nature, Supernatural, Technology
400
In what year did the story take place?
1947
400
When Mary stands up to Grandfather at the end of the story, it is an example of Individual vs. ________.
Individual
400
How would you describe the falling action of "Ta-Na-E-Ka?"
Grandfather laughs at Mary's comment about the berries; Grandfather admits to not liking the berries and to finding a dead deer that kept him alive during his Ta-Na-E-Ka; Roger tells Mary she is very smart; Mary tries to make Roger feel better by saying she is horrible at arithmetic (math).
400
How could you consider Grandfather to be a dynamic character?
Even though we aren't told the story through Grandfather's eyes, we do see him go through an internal change at the end, after talking with Mary.
400
What is direct characterization?
When an author directly (straight-up) states something about a character.
500
How old was Mary during the story?
11
500
When Mary completed Ta-Na-E-Ka in her own way and didn't do what the Kaw tribe expected, it is an example of Individual vs. ________.
Society
500
Which part of the plot diagram do these events fit into: Mary asks Mrs. Richardson for five dollars; Mary realizes nature is peaceful and maybe Ta-Na-E-Ka won't be so terrible; Mary finds the restaurant; Mary gets to know Ernie; Mary is allowed to stay and eat at Ernie's restaurant.
Rising Action
500
Why isn't Mary a supporting character?
She is the main character; she is a dynamic character; she goes through an internal change.
500
What is indirect characterization?
When an author gives a reader information about a character indirectly (implied) through: a character's words (dialogue), thoughts, actions, behavior, and sometimes appearance.
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