IREAD - Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Literature: Story Elements Questions and Answers

Question 1

Read the passage below.

Leo the lion cub blinked in the bright light. The sun was hot on his fur, and the tall, yellow grass of the savanna stretched for miles. In the distance, a tall acacia tree offered the only shade.

Which of the following describes the setting of the story?

Accepted Answer

A hot, grassy savanna in Africa

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A lion cub named Leo

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Leo needs to find some shade

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Leo is feeling tired

Question 2

Read the story.

Timmy the turtle was afraid to race against Rabbit. 'He is too fast,' Timmy said. 'I will never win.' But his friend, Squeaky the Squirrel, cheered for him. 'Just do your best and don't give up!' Timmy took a deep breath, and although he was slow, he kept moving steadily toward the finish line.

Which word best describes Timmy's character at the end of the story?

Accepted Answer

Persistent

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Angry

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Silly

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Fast

Question 3

Read the short story.

A little bird built a cozy nest high in a tree to keep her eggs safe. One windy morning, a strong gust shook the branches, and one of the eggs tumbled out of the nest and fell to the ground below. The mother bird chirped in distress, unsure how to get her egg back.

What is the main problem in this story?

Accepted Answer

An egg has fallen out of the nest and is on the ground.

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The nest is too high in the tree.

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The mother bird is not a good builder.

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It is a windy day.

Question 4

The part of the story where the characters are introduced and the setting is described is called the...

Accepted Answer

Beginning

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Solution

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Problem

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Ending

Question 5

Read the story below.

Ana wanted to bake cookies, but she saw the flour jar was empty. She remembered her neighbor, Mr. Henderson, loved to bake. Ana went next door and asked if she could borrow a cup of flour. Mr. Henderson smiled and gave her the flour, and later Ana brought him a plate of warm cookies to say thank you.

How was the problem in the story solved?

Accepted Answer

Ana asked her neighbor for flour and then thanked him.

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Ana decided not to make cookies.

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Mr. Henderson baked the cookies for Ana.

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Ana went to the store to buy more flour.

Question 6

Which of the following questions would help a reader identify the theme of a story?

Accepted Answer

What is the author's message or the lesson learned?

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Who is the main character?

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Where does the story take place?

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What is the biggest event that happens?

Read the passage below.Leo the lion cub blinked in the bright light.The sun was hot on his fur, and the tall, yellow grass of the savanna stretched for miles.In the distance, a tall acacia tree offered the only shade.Which of the following describes the setting of the story?

Read the passage below.
Leo the lion cub blinked in the bright light.
The sun was hot on his fur, and the tall, yellow grass of the savanna stretched for miles.
In the distance, a tall acacia tree offered the only shade.
Which of the following describes the setting of the story?