Plot Structure
Which part of the story introduces the main characters and setting?
A. Climax
B. Exposition
C. Rising Action
D. Resolution
B. Exposition
How does the prison ship setting impact Henry’s family in the beginning of the story? (R.1.1)
A. It gives them the chance to travel freely to a new land.
B. It separates Henry permanently from his parents.
C. It exposes them to hardship, sickness, and loss, shaping their resilience.
D. It allows Henry’s father to begin carpentry work early.
C. It exposes them to hardship, sickness, and loss, shaping their resilience.
True or False: Henry’s father was imprisoned for stealing money from a wealthy merchant.
False — He was imprisoned for stealing food to feed his family.
Which rhetorical device focuses on choosing the perfect or most effective moment to deliver a message?
A. Ethos
B. Pathos
C. Logos
D. Kairos
D. Kairos
What does the word obtain mean? (ELA.7.V.1.3)
A. To lose something important
B. To get or gain something through effort
C. To forget or ignore something
D. To give something away
B. To get or gain something through effort
Which part of the plot includes events that build suspense or tension?
A. Falling Action
B. Resolution
C. Rising Action
D. Exposition
C. Rising Action
How does the setting of New South Wales shape the family’s plot journey over time? (R.1.1)
A. It traps them in poverty with no opportunity for change.
B. It gives them a place to endure hardships but eventually rebuild their lives.
C. It forces them to separate permanently after the father’s sentence.
D. It allows Henry to avoid working because his mother earns enough.
B. It gives them a place to endure hardships but eventually rebuild their lives.
True or False: The family traveled to Australia on a prison ship that had terrible conditions.
True — The ship was crowded, airless, and full of sickness.
Which rhetorical appeal uses logic, facts, and reasoning to convince the audience?
A. Ethos
B. Pathos
C. Logos
D. Kairos
C. Logos
What does adequate mean? (ELA.7.V.1.3)
A. Not good enough
B. More than necessary
C. Just enough or acceptable in quality
D. Extremely impressive
C. Just enough or acceptable in quality
Which part of the story is known as the turning point or most exciting moment?
A. Climax
B. Exposition
C. Falling Action
D. Rising Action
A. Climax
Which two plot events show how the setting of Australia ultimately benefits Henry’s future? (R.1.1)
A. He stays in London and works in a textile factory.
B. His family buys passage back to England.
C. He and his father build their own house and farm.
D. His children are able to go to school.
E. He earns a living as a carpenter and marries Sally.
C & E
True or False: Henry’s mother worked long hours in a textile mill but earned a small wage.
True — Since she wasn’t a convict, she received a small payment for her labor.
Which rhetorical device appeals to the audience’s sense of trust or credibility?
A. Pathos
B. Logos
C. Ethos
D. Kairos
C. Ethos
Exposition is another term for which part of a story? (ELA.7.V.1.3)
A. Climax
B. Introduction
C. Resolution
D. Thesis
B. Introduction
Which part of the story wraps everything up and shows how things end for the characters?
A. Resolution
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
D. Exposition
A. Resolution
Read the following sentence from the passage.
“Perhaps someday, one of my descendants will bring great honor to our family and our new homeland.”
What does this statement allude to? (R.3.1)
A. The idea that families often remain poor for many generations.
B. The belief that future generations could rise in society and achieve greatness.
C. A reference to myths about heroes in ancient Greece.
D. The story of British kings rewarding their loyal subjects with land.
B. The belief that future generations could rise in society and achieve greatness.
True or False: Once Henry’s father was freed, the family returned to London to rebuild their lives.
False — They stayed in Australia, bought land, and became successful farmers.
Which rhetorical device is used when an author tries to make readers feel emotions such as sadness, joy, or anger?
A. Pathos
B. Ethos
C. Logos
D. Kairos
A. Pathos
Which event usually represents the climax of a story? (ELA.7.V.1.3)
A. The moment of greatest suspense or turning point
B. The introduction of background details
C. The final resolution of the story’s conflict
D. The part where the story slows down
A. The moment of greatest suspense or turning point
What three things are required in the exposition of a story? (ELA.7.V.1.3)
A. Conflict, theme, and resolution
B. Characters, setting, and basic situation
C. Plot, theme, and climax
D. Introduction, dialogue, and conclusion
B. Characters, setting, and basic situation
Which two details from the passage show how Henry’s perspective shapes the way the story is told? (R.1.3)
A. “I cannot recall the horror of the journey, which lasted eight months, without trembling.”
B. “We were crowded with hundreds of other men, women, and children in the airless hull of the ship.”
C. “My father rose to the position of farm manager and was entrusted by the owner with important responsibilities.”
D. “After five more years, I was now twenty-three years of age and earning a decent living.”
E. “Perhaps someday, one of my descendants will bring great honor to our family and our new homeland.”
A & E
True or False: By the end of the story, Henry is thankful for the hardships that shaped his family’s success.
True — He reflects that fate led them to a better life in Australia.
What is it called when an author repeats a word or phrase for emphasis?
A. Analogy
B. Repetition
C. Allusion
D. Hyperbole
B. Repetition
What does the word theme mean in a story? (ELA.7.V.1.3)
A. The time and place where the story happens
B. The problem or conflict between characters
C. The lesson or message the author wants the reader to learn
D. The order of events that make up the plot
C. The lesson or message the author wants the reader to learn