2025 AIC Battle of the Books (English)

1. What is the term for the turning point of a story?

• A. Climax

• B. Conflict

• C. Inciting incident

• D. Rising action

2. What is the moral or the insight into life?

• A. Exposition

• B. Denouement

• C. Theme

• D. Resolution

3. Which character is in conflict with the main character?

• A. Protagonist

• B. Foil

• C. Antagonist

• D. Confidante

4. ____ is a literary device in which a writer uses one thing—usually a physical object or phenomenon—to represent an abstract idea.

• A.  Symbolism

• B. Imagery

• C. Irony

• D. Setting

5. 5. The representation of the traits, motives, and psychology of a character in a story is called ____.

• A. Setting

• B. Characterization

• C. Symbolism

• D. Protagonist

6. What type of novel is the American Born Chinese?

• A. Non-fiction

• B. Informational text

• C. Graphic novel

• D. Science fiction

7. 7. The Monkey King is the ruler of ____.

• A. Heaven

• B. Flower Fruit Mountain

• C. Demons

• D. Deity

8. 8. What theme does this panel represent?

• A. Friendship

• B. Coming of age

• C. Stereotype

• D. Denial of identity

8. 9. Which of the following refers to a god or god-like being?

• A.  Haggle

• B. Zeus

• C. God

• D. Deity

9. 10. American Born Chinese follows the story of a boy named Jin Wang, who struggles with his____.

• A.  Academic career

• B. Relationship with his parents

• C. Friendship

• D. Identity