What event is most important to the development of the plot?

A year after marrying, Lady Igraine gave birth to a son

What is the climax of Arthur and the Sword?

Arthur casually returns the sword to its place

Which statement is an example of direct characterization of Arthur?

Younger brother Arthur was gentle and kind

What statement is a theme of the story Arthur and the Sword?

People with good character are rewarded

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Mid Year Assessment Practice

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A language arts practice meant for mid-year 6th grade

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1
What character traits best describe Sir Kay
adventurous and considerate
determined and dishonest
compassionate and gentle
funny and easy-going
2
A truth about life that is revealed in a story
flashback
theme
mood
foreshadowing
3
the author tells you explicitly what a character is like
direct characterization
character traits
setting
indirect characterization
4
The end of the story where the main conflict is resolved
exposition
rising action
climax
resolution
5
The time and place of a story
setting
characters
exposition
plot
6
The main part of a story where complications arise
falling action
rising action
climax
exposition
7
What was the setting of Arthur and the Sword?
modern day
Medieval times
the church courtyard, a long time ago
Britain, in ancient times
8
Which is a complication in the story Arthur?
Arthur is a squire for his older brother, Sir Kay
Uther is poisoned by a traitor
Arhtur was gentle and kind
Lady Igraine agrees to marry Uther
9
the most exciting or tense part of the story, the turning point in the story
climax
resolution
rising action
exposition
10
Adjectives that describe a character on the INSIDE
foreshadowing
direct characterization
exposition
character traits
11
The author shows you what a character is like through his thoughts, feelings, and actions
exposition
direct characterization
character traits
indirect characterization
12
What event is most important to the development of the plot?
Sir Ector reminded his son that integrity was the only thing
Uther was madly in love with a widow, Lady Igraine
Sir Kay performed well in the tournament
A year after marrying, Lady Igraine gave birth to a son
13
Where the setting, Characters and basic situations are revealed
climax
falling action
rising action
exposition
14
The person (or force) in conflict with the protagonist
foreshadowing
falling action
antagonist
protagonist
15
the chain of events that make up a story
plot
rising action
setting
foreshadowing
16
Who is the protagonist of Arthur and the Sword?
Sir Kay
Arthur
Uther
Guenivere
17
the anxiety a reader feels about what may happen next in a story
suspense
flashback
foreshadowing
cliffhanger
18
The author interrupts the plot to recreate an event of earlier time
flashback
foreshadowing
cliffhanger
suspense
19
the main character in a story
antagonist
indirect characterization
protagonist
direct characterization
20
events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution
falling action
exposition
resolution
rising action
21
What is the climax of Arthur and the Sword?
Arthur casually returns the sword to its place
Sir Kay shows his father the sword and insists he is king
Arthur realizes that Sir Kay does not have a sword
Arthur found himself strangely drawn to the sword
22
Hints or clues that suggest what may happen later in a story
foreshadowing
flashback
suspense
rising action
23
Which statement is an example of direct characterization of Arthur?
Arthur is a squire for his older brother, Sir Kay
Merlin appeared promptly to take the newborn away
Younger brother Arthur was gentle and kind
Arthur vowed to return the sword as soon as he finished
24
What statement is a theme of the story Arthur and the Sword?
People with good character are rewarded
Greed will destroy you from the inside
It is easier to love a child when he is adopted
It is good to keep a child with their parents

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