IREAD Literature: Character & Plot 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In a story, Maya refuses to share her lunch with a new student even though she feels guilty. Which word BEST describes Maya's character?
- generous
- selfish (Correct answer)
- curious
- fearful
Correct answer: selfish
Maya's action of not sharing despite feeling guilty shows selfish behavior.
Question 2: A story begins with a boy finding a lost puppy, then shows him searching for the owner, and ends with a joyful reunion. What is this sequence called?
- theme
- setting
- plot (Correct answer)
- point of view
Correct answer: plot
The sequence of events from beginning to end makes up the story's plot.
Question 3: Which story event would MOST LIKELY be the climax?
- A girl wakes up and gets ready for school.
- Two friends argue about which path to take in the woods.
- A lost hiker finally spots a rescue helicopter and waves it down. (Correct answer)
- A boy eats breakfast before his soccer game.
Correct answer: A lost hiker finally spots a rescue helicopter and waves it down.
The climax is the most exciting turning point, where the main problem reaches its peak.
Question 4: A character says one thing but does the opposite throughout a story. What does this reveal about the character?
- The character is brave.
- The character is not honest. (Correct answer)
- The character is very smart.
- The character is kind.
Correct answer: The character is not honest.
When a character's words and actions don't match, it shows they are not being honest or trustworthy.
Question 5: In a story, Lily started as shy and afraid to speak in class, but by the end she gives a speech in front of the whole school. Lily is BEST described as a:
- static character
- minor character
- dynamic character (Correct answer)
- flat character
Correct answer: dynamic character
A dynamic character changes significantly over the course of a story.
Question 6: Which of the following is an example of a character's motivation?
- The story takes place in a small town.
- Sam wants to win the race so he can make his sick grandfather proud. (Correct answer)
- The story ends on a sunny afternoon.
- There are three main characters in the story.
Correct answer: Sam wants to win the race so he can make his sick grandfather proud.
Motivation is the reason a character wants something or acts a certain way.
Question 7: A story's problem is that a girl lost her science project the night before it is due. What part of the plot structure does this represent?
- resolution
- climax
- conclusion
- conflict (Correct answer)
Correct answer: conflict
The conflict is the main problem or struggle the character must face.
IREAD Literature: Character & Plot 2
In a story, Maya refuses to share her lunch with a new student even though she feels guilty.
Which word BEST describes Maya's character?