Words and Definitions Part 1
What is a classic tale?
A. A story that has been enjoyed for many years
B. A newspaper article
C. A science experiment
D. A set of directions
A. A story that has been enjoyed for many years
What is the plot of a story?
A. The events that happen in the story
B. The list of characters
C. The title
D. The illustrations
A. The events that happen in the story
At the beginning of The Wind in the Willows, Mole leaves his home because he—
A. wants to explore outside
B. is looking for Toad
C. wants to buy a motorcar
D. is running away from Badger
A. wants to explore outside
At the beginning of the story, which character trait BEST describes Aladdin?
a. Hardworking
b. Lazy
c. Generous
d. Patient
b. lazy
What causes Alice to begin her adventure?
a. She follows the White Rabbit.
b. She gets lost in the woods.
c. She follows her sister.
d. She finds a magic lamp
a. She follows the White Rabbit.
Who is the narrator of a story?
A. The person who draws the pictures
B. The person or voice telling the story
C. The main character's friend
D. The person reading the book
B. The person or voice telling the story
A conflict is—
A. the lesson of the story
B. a problem or struggle in the story
C. the person telling the story
D. the place where the story happens
B. a problem or struggle in the story
Why are Toad's friends worried about him?
A. He refuses to leave his house.
B. He makes dangerous and irresponsible choices.
C. He does not like them anymore.
D. He wants to move away.
B. He makes dangerous and irresponsible choices.
Why does the magician pretend to be Aladdin’s uncle?
a. He wants to help Aladdin’s family.
b. He wants Aladdin to help him get the magic lamp.
c. He wants to teach Aladdin magic.
d. He wants Aladdin to travel with him.
b. He wants Aladdin to help him get the magic lamp.
Why does Alice follow the White Rabbit?
a. She is frightened of him.
b. She is curious about him.
c. She wants to take his watch.
d. She already knows him.
b. She is curious about him.
What is a theme?
A. The title of a story
B. The lesson or important message in a story
C. The place where a story happens
D. The first sentence of a story
B. The lesson or important message in a story
If you are asked to provide evidence from the text, what should you do?
A. Make up a new event.
B. Give a detail or example from the story.
C. Give your opinion without explaining it.
D. Draw a picture.
B. Give a detail or example from the story.
What can readers learn from Toad's actions?
A. Rules should always be ignored.
B. Adventures are always dangerous.
C. Irresponsible choices can have consequences.
D. Friends should never give advice.
C. Irresponsible choices can have consequences.
Why does the magician need Aladdin to enter the underground place?
a. Aladdin is the only person who can get the lamp for him.
b. The magician is afraid of the dark.
c. Aladdin knows where the treasure is hidden.
d. The magician has lost the key.
a. Aladdin is the only person who can get the lamp for him.
Which character trait BEST describes Alice?
a. Curious
b. Dishonest
c. Lazy
d. Selfish
a. Curious
What does it mean to describe a character's traits?
A. Tell what the character looks like only
B. Describe the character's personality and qualities
C. Tell where the character lives
D. Tell the title of the story
B. Describe the character's personality and qualities
If a character continues trying even when something is difficult, the character is—
A. persistent
B. careless
C. selfish
D. impatient
A. persistent
Which sentence is an opinion?
A. Toad is a character in The Wind in the Willows.
B. Mole and Rat are friends.
C. Toad is the most entertaining character in the story.
D. Toad likes motorcars.
C. Toad is the most entertaining character in the story.
What is special about the lamp?
a. It can make people invisible.
b. It contains a genie who can grant wishes.
c. It can tell the future.
d. It can transport people to Wonderland.
b. It contains a genie who can grant wishes.
What happens after Alice follows the White Rabbit?
a. She returns home immediately.
b. She falls down a rabbit hole.
c. She finds Toad Hall.
d. She meets Aladdin
b. She falls down a rabbit hole.
Which part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
A. Beginning
B. Middle
C. Ending
D. Theme
A. Beginning
Why is it important to use details from a story when answering a comprehension question?
A. Details provide evidence for your answer.
B. Details make the story longer.
C. Details change the characters.
D. Details make every answer correct.
A. Details provide evidence for your answer.
Why do Rat, Mole, and Badger try to help Toad?
A. They want his house.
B. They care about him and want him to make better choices.
C. They want to drive his motorcar.
D. They are afraid of him.
B. They care about him and want him to make better choices.
Which character trait BEST describes the magician?
a. honest
b. caring
c. Deceitful
d. shy
c. Deceitful
What happened to Alice FIRST?
a. She met the cat
b. She had a tea party
c. She was sleeping
d. She drank the bottle and ate the cake
d. She drank the bottle and ate the cake