. In the exposition of a short story, __________. (Points : 3)
the action reaches its highest point
the characters and setting are introduced
the events that set the plot in motion occur
the story’s main conflict is resolved
2. The function of a short story’s exposition is to __________. (Points : 3)
present the setting and characters
carry the action to the turning point
begin the action of the plot
resolve the plot’s conflict
3. In a story, the point of highest action or the turning point is known as the ________ . (Points : 3)
rising action
falling action
resolution
climax
4. When a writer wants to capture the way real people sound when they talk, that writer will write dialogue in __________. (Points : 3)
personification
alliteration
dialect
conflict
5. Readers can more readily identify with a story’s narrator if the writer uses __________. (Points : 3)
third-person omniscient point of view
third-person limited point of view
second-person point of view
first-person point of view
6. In “Thank You, M’am,” the blue suede shoes are symbols of __________. (Points : 3)
what Mrs. Jones teaches Roger
what Roger wants but cannot have
memories of Mrs. Jones’s youth
Roger’s innocence
7. Which is not a lesson that Mrs. Jones tries to teach Roger during the encounter? (Points : 3)
Do not disrespect others.
Do not talk to strangers.
Do take responsibility for your choices.
Do take pride in yourself.
8. Of what is the narrator’s family in “The Circuit” a good example? (Points : 3)
the importance of cooperation
the necessity of wealth
the advantages of traveling
the value of education
9. At the beginning of “The Bracelet,” Ruri tells the reader that after her house has been packed up it feels like “a gift box after the nice thing inside was gone; just a lot of nothingness.” The author uses this image to communicate the story’s __________. (Points : 3)
mood
theme
climax
characterization
10. Which event marks the climax of “The Circuit”? (Points : 3)
The narrator, his brother, and their father labor together in the field.
The narrator rides the bus anxiously to school.
The family cooperates together to load their belongings into the car.
The narrator gets a chance to take trumpet lessons from his teacher.
11. In what important way are facts and historical fiction used differently in a story? (Points : 3)
Historical fiction includes imaginative details that add dramatic interest, but facts can be proved.
Historical fiction is usually written about famous people, but facts are not about people.
Historical fiction is always based on historical events, but facts are not part of history.
Historical fiction usually includes details about the weather, but facts are usually about science.
12. The author of “Enrico Fermi: The ‘Italian Navigator’” writes that Fermi was like a ship captain. What does the author mean by this comparison? (Points : 3)
Fermi felt himself “lost at sea” in his project.
Fermi traveled across hazardous territory, taking readings of his progress.
Fermi led a crew of uncooperative assistants.
Fermi conducted his experiments on board a ship.
13. What did Enrico Fermi and Marie Curie have in common? (Points : 3)
Both committed their lives to their research.
Both lived in France during their scientific careers.
Both worried constantly about what others thought of their work.
Both were married to and collaborated with a scientist.
14. What important lesson does Ruri learn from her mother in “The Bracelet”? (Points : 3)
to hang on to the things that remind her of home
to tend the garden diligently
to beware of all governments
to treasure memories rather than material goods
15. What happens during the falling action of “The Circuit”? (Points : 3)
The narrator rides the bus to school feeling quite nervous.
The narrator returns home, excited, only to find that his family is moving again.
The narrator meets with his teacher and has the opportunity to learn to play the trumpet.
The narrator and his brother work hard in the fields to help support their family.
16. During their internment, Ruri’s mother acts __________. (Points : 3)
proud and strong
cleverly and boldly
frightened and pitiful
cheerfully and with high spirits
17. While they are interned, Ruri’s mother behaves with __________. (Points : 3)
terror and self-pity
good humor and liveliness
intelligence and resourcefulness
strength and self-respect
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