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Year 8 Term 2 Quiz
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What is the main event in 'The Hare and the Tortoise'?
The hare saves the tortoise
A race between two animals
A friendship begins
The tortoise builds a house
2
What do Aboriginal Dreaming stories often explain?
The laws of physics
Scientific theory
Modern technology
The creation of the land and animals
3
Who are common characters in myths?
Robots
Gods and supernatural beings
Politicians
Famous authors
4
What is a simile?
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
A sound word
A rhyme
A long sentence
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What is a metaphor?
A list of characters
A descriptive setting
A direct comparison saying one thing *is* another
A funny saying
6
What is the Bunyip said to guard?
Old eucalyptus trees
Sacred caves
Billabongs and waterholes
Magical gemstones
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Which of these words is related to the sense of smell?
Whisper
Sweet
Soft
Bright
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Which is an example of sensory imagery?
The sun is a star
The thunder cracked across the sky.
They walked home
The page number is 14
9
The Yowie is described as a:
Tiny tree fairy
Fast river fish
Giant bush creature
Magical bird
10
Which of the following is a simile?
The moon was a glowing coin
The wind howled angrily
Her eyes sparkled like stars
The rain danced
11
What is a key feature of folktales?
They use rhyming poems
They always have animals
They are nonfiction
They teach a lesson or moral
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What is a cultural purpose of Dreaming stories?
Entertainment only
Promoting tourism
Passing down laws and values
Naming plants
13
Which group includes all five senses?
See, talk, run, hear, think
Feel, jump, sing, watch, ask
Laugh, smell, shout, eat, move
Touch, smell, taste, see, hear
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What is the moral of 'The Hare and the Tortoise'?
Don’t trust anyone
Always be fast
Slow and steady wins the race
Never challenge your friends
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What message does the story of the Bunyip often explore?
How to survive a drought
Celebration
The value of technology
The fear of the unknown
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Which part of the story builds tension leading to the climax?
Introduction
Resolution
Falling Action
Rising Action
17
What is onomatopoeia?
A size word
A colour word
A sound word
A feeling
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What are the features of a narrative?
Characters, Facts, Plot
Characters, Setting, Plot
Characters, Direct Quotes from Research
Characters, Research, Argument
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The story of the Yowie teaches children to:
Live near rivers
Climb tall trees
Speak multiple languages
Be cautious and aware
20
What part of a story introduces the characters and setting?
Conflict
Orientation
Resolution
Climax
21
Which of the following is an example of a moral?
Beware of storms
Don't run late
Always tell the truth
Use bright colours
22
Which is an example of a metaphor?
Her voice was music to his ears
The leaves rustled
He ran like the wind
As brave as a lion
23
Folktales are usually passed down through:
News articles
Oral storytelling
Movies
Books
24
What is a moral in a story?
The lesson the story teaches
A part of the setting
The main event
A character’s name
25
Which is a typical feature of a myth?
Based on science
Explains natural events
Always true stories
Set in the future
26
What lesson is taught in the story of the Rainbow Serpent?
Avoid the ocean
Travel in groups
Respect the laws of the land
Be quiet in the bush
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What does the Rainbow Serpent create?
Mountains and valleys
Cities and roads
Books and stories
Stars and planets
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Which is an example of onomatopoeia?
Fast
Shiny
Green
Boom!
