Elements of a Short Story TEST REVIEW

Question 1

(Vocab) Thoroughly amused, the general thought Rainsford's shock was quite ___.

Accepted Answer

droll

Question 2

(Vocab) The mom had ______ about letting her son stay home from school, but let him do so anyway.

Accepted Answer

scruples

Question 3

(*) A general description (e.g. a word or phrase) of what a story discusses is called a

Accepted Answer

topics

Question 4

(Conflict) Which of the following types of conflict is NOT seen in "MDG"?

Accepted Answer

Man vs. society

Question 5

(Plot) What role does the inciting incident play in the plot of a story?

Accepted Answer

the main conflict occurs & the story is thrown into motion

Question 6

(Conflict) Which of the following is NOT a type of external conflict?

Accepted Answer

Man vs. self

Question 7

(Conflict) Which of the following types of conflict is the MAIN conflict in "MDG"?

Accepted Answer

Man vs. man

Question 8

(Plot) The part of the story that establishes the main characters, main setting, & background info is

Accepted Answer

exposition

Question 9

(Character) Which of the following is the correct definition of a protagonist?

Accepted Answer

The central character the story focuses on

Question 10

(Plot) Which of the following quotes best illustrates an important PLOT point within "MDG"? (term & quote)

Accepted Answer

Rising Action “But Ivan was not [on his feet]. The knife had not failed."

Question 11

(Plot) The part of the story during which all conflicts are resolved & some lesson is often learned is

Accepted Answer

resolution

Question 12

(Character) Students often make the MISTAKE of thinking the antagonist

Accepted Answer

all of the following

Question 13

(Plot) Typically the longest part of the story during which various conflicts & complications occur is

Accepted Answer

rising action

Question 14

(Plot) There are six parts of a plot. What are the first TWO parts of a plot in a story?

Accepted Answer

exposition & inciting incident

Question 15

(Plot) The events that occur after the climax of the story when complications are being resolved is

Accepted Answer

falling action

Question 16

(Setting) How does the main setting impact the conflict Rainsford faces?

Accepted Answer

all of the following are correct

Question 17

(*) Rainsford repeatedly reminds himself to keep his nerve. What element(s) does this demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Conflict, bc he's facing internal struggle to keep calm & focused, Character, bc it shows he's determined & perseveres, Theme, bc it shows the lesson "To succeed, one must never give up."

Question 18

(Setting) When determining the setting of a story, you need to consider...

Accepted Answer

all of the following

Question 19

(Plot) What is the resolution of the story "MDG"?

Accepted Answer

Rainsford wins the duel & sleeps in Zaroff's bed

Question 20

(Theme) Most themes within stories are IMPLIED themes. This means that...

Accepted Answer

the theme must be pieced together using the story's details

Question 21

(Character) Which of the following is an antagonist in "MDG"?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 22

(Character) Which of the following can be considered an antagonist?

Accepted Answer

a character/villain, a set of circumstances, a force of nature, a character's own thoughts/feelings

Question 23

(Theme) Which of the following is a plausible theme for the short story "MDG"?

Accepted Answer

All lives deserve to be respected.

Question 24

(Vocab) It was ____ how well her best friend was able to read her mind; it's like he knew what she was thinking.

Accepted Answer

uncanny

Question 25

(Conflict) Which of the following conflicts from the story "MDG" is man vs. self?

Accepted Answer

Rainsford says "I must keep my nerve"

Question 26

(Character) Which quote shows Rainsford's opinion on hunting animals may have changed?

Accepted Answer

"Rainsford knew how an animal at bay feels.", "'Thank you. I'm a hunter, not a murderer.'"

Question 27

(Vocab) She noticed her friend was upset and ______ asked how he was doing.

Accepted Answer

solicitously

Question 28

(Vocab) The man wished to show his date he was ____ so he made sure to carefully watch his table manners & speech.

Accepted Answer

cultivated

Question 29

(Plot) Which of the following is NOT a part of the rising action in "MDG"?

Accepted Answer

Rainsford confronts Zaroff in his room

Question 30

(Plot) What event is the climax in "MDG"?

Accepted Answer

Rainsford jumps off the cliff

Question 31

(Vocab) The tension in the room was so intense it was nearly ___ & they felt every awkward second tick by.

Accepted Answer

tangible

Question 32

(*) Despite being a good host, Rainsford notices early on that GZ is studying him. What element does this connect to?

Accepted Answer

Theme- It shows that "Things are not always what they appear.", Conflict- It foreshadows (hints at) future conflict with the general, Character- It helps characterize GZ by showing his behavior, Character- It shows that Rainsford is observant.

Question 33

(Vocab) The hotel had many ____ such as free wifi, a pool, and fitness room.

Accepted Answer

amenities

Question 34

(Vocab) The ___ student eagerly jumped up out of his seat when he figured out the answer.

Accepted Answer

zealous

Question 35

(Character) When learning about protagonists, students often make the MISTAKE of thinking

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 36

(Vocab) The wolf stalked its _______ for awhile before striking.

Accepted Answer

quarry

Question 37

(Vocab) The used car salesman was very ______ and convinced the couple to buy the beat up car despite their scruples.

Accepted Answer

disarming

Question 38

(Vocab) Mrs. Brown does not ______ harm-- be it academic, physical, or emotional-- in her classroom.

Accepted Answer

condone

Question 39

(*) Why might Connell (the author) have noted the time of day so often throughout the story?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 40

(Vocab) The term "context clue" can be defined as the

Accepted Answer

other words in a sentence that give clues to a word's meaning

Elements of a Short Story TEST REVIEW

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Elements of a Short Story TEST REVIEW

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