From our lessons about characterization, what 5 qualities should readers consider when creating a character profile?

Speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks.

Which of the following DOES NOT describe Vilna Lutz

A handsome man with a big moustache.

In Adele's dream, what does Sister Marie say to the elephant?

I cannot understand a word you are saying

What does the magician do at the end of the story?

He is set free to live happily ever after as a goat herder

In a plot, what is the role of the falling action?

Answer any unresolved issues in the story

Originally, why does the magician not want to send the elephant home?

He does not want to undo his best magic trick ever

What promise does Peter make to his mother?

To take care of his sister, Adele.

When can the people of Baltese visit the Quintet home to see the elephant?

The first Saturday of every month

Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?

A 19th century city during a cold, dark winter.

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The Magician's Elephant Novel Review

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A brief, 24 question, review of the novel "The Magician's Elephant" by Kate DiCamilo. Students can find the link to this review game in our D2L ELA shell. Students may find this game helpful to check their understanding of the novel and the concepts taught throughout the unit.

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Questions 19

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1
From our lessons about characterization, what 5 qualities should readers consider when creating a character profile?
Speech, effects on others, dreams, dialogue, and looks
Actions, thoughts, dialogue, values, style.
Speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks.
Thoughts, looks, interests, clothing, and actions
2
True or false, Peter always tries to be honest and honorable?
True
False
3
Which of the following DOES NOT describe Vilna Lutz
A retired soldier with a missing foot
Someone who suffers from fevers that affect their mental health
The guardian of Peter Duchene
A handsome man with a big moustache.
4
In Adele's dream, what does Sister Marie say to the elephant?
I cannot understand a word you are saying
The door is unlocked, you need only knock.
The door is locked, you cannot get in.
Elephant dreams are wonderful
5
Which character creates the most challenges for Peter and fills the antagonist role of the story?
Adele Duchene
Vilna Lutz
Countess Quintet
Madam La Vaughn
6
Which literary device is best shown throughout all of the dreams described in the novel?
Direct characterization
Symbolism
Indirect characterization
Foreshadowing
7
What is Iddo's goal in life?
To sing with Tomas everyday
To be a messenger again
To become a guard dog
To free the magician from prison
8
True or false, the magician waits until the end of the story to apologize to Madam La Vaughn?
False
True
9
What does the magician do at the end of the story?
He is set free to live happily ever after as a goat herder
Is set free to become a great and powerful magician
He escapes to continue his great works of magic
He escapes to live with the elephant in Africa
10
This literary device makes readers infer what they know about characters from their actions, dialogues, and behaviors.
Direct characterization
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
Indirect characterization
11
In a plot, what is the role of the falling action?
Introduce the setting and major themes.
Lead to the climax of the story
Raise the suspense and tension
Answer any unresolved issues in the story
12
True or false, the weather is used throughout the story to help present the over all mood?
False
True
13
Does the elephant have a name?
Yes, it is an elephant name.
Yes, it is Gladice.
No, the magician never gave her a name.
No, elephants don't need names.
14
Originally, why does the magician not want to send the elephant home?
He is not strong enough
He does not want to undo his best magic trick ever
He does not know the spell needed
He has already tried and given up.
15
Who adopts Peter and Adele at the end of the story?
Madam La Vaughn
Leo and Gloria Matienne
The Count and Countess Quintet
Tomas and Iddo
16
True or false, Vilna Lutz has a dream that Peter becomes a great war hero?
True
False
17
What promise does Peter make to his mother?
To always be honest and honorable
To become a soldier like his father
To take care of his sister, Adele.
To become a famous magician
18
When can the people of Baltese visit the Quintet home to see the elephant?
The first Saturday of every month
The last Saturday of every month
Every weekend
Every Sunday afternoon
19
Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?
An ancient village during an early fall.
A modern city during a warm winter.
A 18th century city during a mild summer.
A 19th century city during a cold, dark winter.

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The Magician's Elephant Novel Review

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Questions 19

Answers

1
From our lessons about characterization, what 5 qualities should readers consider when creating a character profile?
Speech, effects on others, dreams, dialogue, and looks
Actions, thoughts, dialogue, values, style.
Speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks.
Thoughts, looks, interests, clothing, and actions
2
True or false, Peter always tries to be honest and honorable?
True
False
3
Which of the following DOES NOT describe Vilna Lutz
A retired soldier with a missing foot
Someone who suffers from fevers that affect their mental health
The guardian of Peter Duchene
A handsome man with a big moustache.
4
In Adele's dream, what does Sister Marie say to the elephant?
I cannot understand a word you are saying
The door is unlocked, you need only knock.
The door is locked, you cannot get in.
Elephant dreams are wonderful
5
Which character creates the most challenges for Peter and fills the antagonist role of the story?
Adele Duchene
Vilna Lutz
Countess Quintet
Madam La Vaughn
6
Which literary device is best shown throughout all of the dreams described in the novel?
Direct characterization
Symbolism
Indirect characterization
Foreshadowing
7
What is Iddo's goal in life?
To sing with Tomas everyday
To be a messenger again
To become a guard dog
To free the magician from prison
8
True or false, the magician waits until the end of the story to apologize to Madam La Vaughn?
False
True
9
What does the magician do at the end of the story?
He is set free to live happily ever after as a goat herder
Is set free to become a great and powerful magician
He escapes to continue his great works of magic
He escapes to live with the elephant in Africa
10
This literary device makes readers infer what they know about characters from their actions, dialogues, and behaviors.
Direct characterization
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
Indirect characterization
11
In a plot, what is the role of the falling action?
Introduce the setting and major themes.
Lead to the climax of the story
Raise the suspense and tension
Answer any unresolved issues in the story
12
True or false, the weather is used throughout the story to help present the over all mood?
False
True
13
Does the elephant have a name?
Yes, it is an elephant name.
Yes, it is Gladice.
No, the magician never gave her a name.
No, elephants don't need names.
14
Originally, why does the magician not want to send the elephant home?
He is not strong enough
He does not want to undo his best magic trick ever
He does not know the spell needed
He has already tried and given up.
15
Who adopts Peter and Adele at the end of the story?
Madam La Vaughn
Leo and Gloria Matienne
The Count and Countess Quintet
Tomas and Iddo
16
True or false, Vilna Lutz has a dream that Peter becomes a great war hero?
True
False
17
What promise does Peter make to his mother?
To always be honest and honorable
To become a soldier like his father
To take care of his sister, Adele.
To become a famous magician
18
When can the people of Baltese visit the Quintet home to see the elephant?
The first Saturday of every month
The last Saturday of every month
Every weekend
Every Sunday afternoon
19
Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?
An ancient village during an early fall.
A modern city during a warm winter.
A 18th century city during a mild summer.
A 19th century city during a cold, dark winter.