Which of the following is the BEST theme for the story?

Our gifts should be shared with others

What characteristic about the protagonist is MOST important to the plot?

He does not wish to help Muggles

What is the CLIMAX of the story?

When the wizard helps all of the townsfolk

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Elements of Fiction- "The Wizard and the Hopping Pot"

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This quiz asks students to identify the elements of fiction and how they interact from the story, "The Wizard and the Hopping Pot".

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1
What plot detail begins the rising action?
The Pot begins to bray and wail
The wizard's father dies
The wizard's father helps townsfolk
The Pot begins to hop
2
Which of the following is background information before the rising action begins?
The wizard tries to Vanish the pot
The wizard's father dies
The wizard rejects the townspeople
The wizard's mother dies
3
Which of the following is the BEST theme for the story?
Not everyone is who they appear to be
Our gifts should be shared with others
Help others and they will help you
Be true to yourself
4
"This well beloved wizard...died, leaving all his chattels to his only son." Chattels?
possessions
wishes
rubbish
problems
5
Who is the PROTAGONIST
The Older Wizard (father)
The Young Wizard (son)
The Hopping Pot
The Villagers
6
Who is the ANTAGONIST?
The Young Wizard (son)
The Villagers
The Older Wizard (father)
The Hopping Pot
7
Does magic save the wizard?
no, his decisions saved him
no, he is a poor wizard
yes, he uses it to help the village
yes, he uses it to banish the pot
8
What does the Hopping Pot MOST symbolize in the story?
Guilt
Fear
Strength
Intelligence
9
Do you think the wizard is a static or dynamic character?
static
dynamic
say whaaaat?
who cares?
10
Which words have strong CONNOTATIONS?
roared
shrieked
explained
said
11
What characteristic about the protagonist is MOST important to the plot?
He does not wish to help Muggles
He argued with his late father
He cannot get rid of the pot
His father was a generous man
12
What is the CLIMAX of the story?
When the wizard rejects the townsfolk
When the wizard puts the slipper on the pot
When the wizard helps all of the townsfolk
When the pot drives the wizard crazy
13
What setting detail has the biggest impact on the plot?
The Hopping Pot follows the wizard
The date is in ancient times
The Wizard lives in a small village
Magic is possible

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