Understanding Theme
Quiz
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
+8
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The theme of a story is the
main character
message about life that the author expresses
sequence of events
short summary of what the story is about
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
A 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother
a small apartment in Marfa, Texas
Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.
Essie lied to her brother about her identitiy for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the following sentence
Friendship helps people get through hard times
This sentence above is an example of...
plot
character
main idea
theme
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
War destroys human values. This is an example of a
plot
main idea
fable
theme
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
You should cheat to win.
Always work hard.
It pays to be honest.
Teamwork is best.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
share with your neighbor
work before you play
be respectful
don't be greedy
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is this story's theme?
I was told by some people I met online that would make a lot of money if I invested in their “amazing” plan. I admit, I was greedy, so I gave them a lot of my money. In the end, I lost the money and was almost arrested. I realized that money is not as important to me as my freedom.
Do not be greedy
Nothing easy is worthwhile
Never invest your money
Sometimes you can't trust your friends
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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