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Theme Practice

Quiz by Amanda Cleveland

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  • Q1
    The theme of a story is the
    main character.
    short summary of what the story is about.
    message about life that the author expresses.
    sequence of events.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the main idea?
    a description of what the story is about.
    the main character.
    the message about life that the author expresses.
    the sequence of events.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following could be the theme of a story?
    "I'll get you my pretty and your little dog too"
    a fear of heights
    Fear is more dangerous than any beast
    A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
    a 35 year old woman named Essie and her brother.
    Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years , but she finally decided to tell him the truth.
    Telling the truth may cause you pain but in the end, it's better than lying.
    a small apartment in Marfa, TX.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following could be a theme?
    A man see a group of people he used to work with a long time ago.
    Your past does not define you/
    returning home after a long time.
    an old man who use to be a farmer.
    30s
  • Q6
    "A toad and a lizard learn to get along while on a journey through the wilderness." This sentence is an example of a...
    character
    main idea
    setting
    theme
    30s
  • Q7
    "Friendship helps people get through hard times." The sentence above is an example of a...
    plot
    character
    theme
    main idea
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
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    Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things.
    It's OK to give up on yourself.
    Hard work can bring great rewards.
    Playing a musical instrument is too much work.
    300s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is most likely the theme of the story?
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    The love of a pet is unlike any other.
    Pets are more trouble than they're worth.
    Friendship is worth more than material goods.
    You should just confront your past.
    300s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is likely the theme of the story?
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    When you achieve your goal, you shouldn't brag about it.
    Some goals are too hard to achieve even if you try many times.
    You need the support of your family to overcome challenges.
    Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.
    300s
  • Q11
    What is theme?
    The sequence of events that happen in a story.
    The struggle of the characters in a story.
    What the story is mostly about or a quick summary of what happened.
    The big idea of the story, the message about people that the author is trying to show.
    30s
  • Q12
    What is main idea?
    The sequence of events that happen in a story.
    The struggle of the characters in a story.
    The big idea of the story, the message about people that the author is trying to show.
    What the story is mostly about or a quick summary of what happened.
    30s

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