What is the message or main idea the author is trying to share?
100
The main character of a story, often times a hero.
What is the definition of protagonist?
100
The five parts of the plot summary.
What is introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion?
100
The definition of setting.
What is the time and place a story takes place?
100
The problem or issues that the protagonist has within a story.
What is the conflict of the story?
200
Although a child may be physically smaller, he can still be a hero and save the day.
What is the theme of "King of Mazy May"
200
The antagonist of the story, "All Summer in a Day"
Who is William?
200
The peak of the story's conflict.
What is the climax of a story?
200
"And this was the way life was forever on the planet Venus, and this was the schoolroom of the children of the rocket men and women who had come to a raining world to set up civilization and live out their lives."
What is the setting of "All Summer in a Day"?
200
When a main character has an argument or fight with his mother or father.
What is external conflict?
300
Sometimes turning older does not mean that you feel older.
What is the theme of "Eleven"
300
The protagonist who was not very big but manly enough to steal the claim jumpers' sled and dogs.
Who is Walt Masters from "King of Mazy May"?
300
When Rachel bursts into tears after Mrs. Price forces her to wear the raggedy old sweater.
What is the climax of the story, "Eleven"?
300
"It was eight miles from Walt's claim to the Yukon—eight very crooked miles, for the creek wound back and forth like a snake, "tying knots in itself," as George Lukens said."
What is the setting of "King of Mazy May"?
300
The claim jumpers shooting at Walt Masters.
What is the external conflict of "King of Mazy May"?
400
Although a person's heritage is important, sometimes traditions must change.
What is the theme of "Ta-Na-E-Ka?
400
The young, Kaw girl who did not appreciate her grandfather's traditions.
Who is Mary from "Ta-Na-E-Ka"?
400
When the problem is first identified.
What is the rising action?
400
The year that the story "Ta-Na-E-Ka" takes place, when hamburgers cost 25 cents and milkshakes cost 20 cents.
What is 1947?
400
Mary's fear of wilderness and the tradition of Ta-Na-E-Ka.
What is the internal conflict of "Ta-Na-E-Ka"?
500
Being cruel to someone is like stealing their sunshine.
What is the theme of "All Summer in a Day"
500
The antagonist who tells Mrs. Price that the sweater belongs to Rachel.
Who is Sylvia Salvador of the story, "Eleven"?
500
When the problem decreases and/or begins to be resolved.
What is falling action?
500
The similarity between the setting of "Eleven" and "Ta-Na-E-Ka".
What is the 11th birthday of the protagonist?
500
"Of course it's yours," Mrs. Price says. "I remember you wearing it once." Because she's older and the teacher, she's right and I'm not."