Fall Break Study Cards

Front

True or False: Mrs. Ford offers extra credit.

Back

False

Front

In the short story "The Ransom of the Red Chief", which situation is considered ironic.

Back

The dad not paying the ransom and making Bill and Sam pay him instead.

Front

The short story "The Ransom of Red Chief" is realistic fiction.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following is an example of an internal character trait?

Wearing a red jacket

Being patient

Having long hair

Living in a big city

Back

Being Patient

Front

If a character helps a stranger without being asked, which trait best describes them?

 Pick one:

Greedy

Selfish

Generous

Lazy

Back

Generous

Front

A character who refuses to give up after failing several times is showing which trait?

Pick one:

determination

fearfulness

jealousy

dishonesty

Back

Determination

Front

Which detail best reveals a character is shy?

Pick one:

They avoid eye contact during introductions

They start conversations with everyone nearby

They speak confidently to large crowds

Back

They avoid eye contact during introductions

Front

In a story, a student stands up for a classmate who is being teased. What is the best trait to describe this student?

Pick one:

Courageous

Impulsive

Arrogant

Careless

Back

Courageous

Front

True or False:

Realistic fiction includes characters and events that could happen in real life, even though the story itself is made up.

Back

True

Front

True or False: Historical fiction always includes real historical figures as the main characters.

Back

False