Fiction Passage

Over the course of the passage, the narrator’s attitude shifts from

• fear about the expedition to excitement about it.

• doubt about his abilities to confidence in them.

• uncertainty of his motives to recognition of

  them.

• disdain for the North Pole to appreciation of it.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• Lines 10-12 (“For . . . moment”)

• Lines 21-25 (“Yet . . . will”)

• Lines 42-44 (“And . . . stand on”)

• Lines 56-57 (“What . . . myself”)

What is the primary theme of the passage?

• A) Love and sacrifice

• B) Adventure and discovery

• C) Conflict and resolution

• D) Betrayal and revenge

Which character in the passage undergoes significant development?

• A) The protagonist

• B) The antagonist

• C) The mentor

• D) The sidekick

What literary device is predominantly used in the passage?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony

How does the setting influence the mood of the passage?

• A) It creates a sense of dread

• B) It enhances the feeling of joy

• C) It adds to the suspense

• D) It provides a sense of calm

What is the main conflict in the passage?

• A) Man vs. Man

• B) Man vs. Nature

• C) Man vs. Self

• D) Man vs. Society

Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

• A) A journey of self-discovery

• B) A tale of betrayal

• C) A story of friendship

• D) A quest for power

What is the tone of the passage?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Pessimistic

• C) Neutral

• D) Sarcastic

Which word best describes the protagonist?

• A) Courageous

• B) Timid

• C) Reckless

• D) Wise