Story Elements and Character Analysis: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Who makes a mess in the story 'The Cat in the Hat'?

Accepted Answer

The Cat in the Hat

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The boy

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The fish

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The mother

Question 2

Who in the story is always willing to lend a helping hand?

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The gentle giant

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The grumpy witch

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The sly cat

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The courageous dragon

Question 3

Who is the main character in the story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"?

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The caterpillar

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The butterfly

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The apple

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The sun

Question 4

In a story, who do we learn the most about?

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The main character

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A supporting character

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The villain

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The narrator

Question 5

Where can we find out who the characters are and where the story takes place?

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Beginning

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Middle

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End

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Theme

Question 6

Who is the main character in "The Cat in the Hat"?

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The Cat in the Hat

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Sally

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Thing 1

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The Fish

Question 7

Who is the main character in "The Cat in the Hat"?

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The Cat in the Hat

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Sally

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Fish

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Mother

Question 8

In the story we read yesterday, who was the young girl who helped her grandmother?

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Red Riding Hood

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The wolf

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The grandmother

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The huntsman

Question 9

Who is the main character in the story "The Little Red Hen"?

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The Little Red Hen

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The fox

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The cat

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The dog

Question 10

Where does the princess live in the story?

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In a big castle

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In a small house

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In a dark cave

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In a house in a tree

Question 11

In the story 'The Cat in the Hat', who caused all the chaos?

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The Cat in the Hat

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The baby

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Sally or her brother

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The goldfish

Question 12

Which of these does NOT help us understand where and when a story takes place?

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The characters in the story

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The location of the story

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The time period of the story

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The weather in the story

Question 13

In the sentence "The first little pig built his house of straw," who is the main character?

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The first little pig

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The second little pig

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The third little pig

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The wolf

Question 14

In the story, who did all the work to make the bread?

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The Little Red Hen

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The Cat

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The Dog

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The Mouse

Question 15

Who is the main character in the story "The Little Red Hen"?

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The Little Red Hen

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The wolf

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The cat

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The pig

Question 16

Who is the little girl in the story "The Cat in the Hat"?

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Sally

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The Cat

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The Fish

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The Parents

Question 17

Based on the sentence, “Sarah happily skipped along, her cheerful laughter dancing in the wind,” what can we say about Sarah?

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She is a playful girl.

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She is a kind girl.

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She is a smart girl.

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She is a brave girl.

Question 18

Who is the main character in the story of Cinderella?

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Cinderella

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The Prince

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The Fairy Godmother

Question 19

Who is the main character in the story "The Little Red Hen"?

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The Little Red Hen

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The fox

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The lazy cat

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The friendly dog

Question 20

In the story "The Little Red Hen," who helped the Little Red Hen plant, water, and harvest the wheat?

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The pig

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The cat

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The mouse

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The dog

Question 21

What do we call it when something happens that's different from what we thought would happen?

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The opposite of what we expected

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A funny surprise

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Hints about what will happen later

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An exaggeration

Question 22

In the story "The Three Little Pigs", who is the brave pig who outsmarts the wolf?

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The third little pig

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The big bad wolf

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The first little pig

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The second little pig

Question 23

In the story, what words does the writer use to describe how the main character looks and acts? These words are called character ______.

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Traits

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Feelings

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Things they do

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Problems they face

Question 24

In a story, we learn that a character who should be sleeping is jumping on the bed. What type of irony creates this unexpected surprise?

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Situational irony

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Verbal irony

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Dramatic irony

Question 25

When a character in a story says one thing but does something different, what is it called?

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Verbal Irony

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Fooling the reader

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Making a mistake

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Using body language

Question 26

In a story, who is the main character?

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The person or animal who we learn the most about in the story

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The person or animal who tells the story

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The person or animal who is the main character's friend

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The person or animal who has the most exciting adventure in the story

Question 27

What is the usual ending for a story about a main character?

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The main character solves the problem and lives happily ever after.

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The main character dies or loses.

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The story ends with the main character still facing the problem.

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The story has no ending.

Question 28

Who is the character in the story that works hard to plant, water, and harvest the wheat?

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The Little Red Hen

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The dog

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The cat

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The pig

Question 29

Who helps the main character in a story, besides the main character?

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The helpers

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The villain

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The storyteller

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The place where the story happens

Question 30

In the story, what materials did the three little pigs use to build their houses?

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Straw, sticks, and bricks

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Wood, metal, and plastic

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Paper, leaves, and cloth

Question 31

How do you learn about the characters in a story?

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By paying attention to what they say and do

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By looking at the pictures

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By making a guess

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By asking your friends

Question 32

In a story, what is dialogue mainly used for?

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To show what the characters think, feel, and make the story more believable

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To make the story more exciting

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To simply make the story longer

Question 33

When a story is told from the perspective of the main character, what type of point of view is it?

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First person

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Second person

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Third person limited

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Third person omniscient

Question 34

In the story, the author writes, 'The wind howled like a banshee.' What does this comparison suggest about the wind?

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The wind was very loud.

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The wind was blowing from the north.

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The wind was making the trees dance.

Question 35

How do different text structures, like cause and effect or compare and contrast, help us understand stories better?

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They show how events and ideas are connected.

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They make stories longer and harder to understand.

Question 36

In the story of Little Red Riding Hood, what happens that causes the most trouble for Little Red Riding Hood?

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The wolf tricks Little Red Riding Hood and eats her.

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Little Red Riding Hood gets lost in the woods.

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Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother is sick.

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Little Red Riding Hood's mother doesn't want her to visit her grandmother.

Question 37

In the story, Little Red Riding Hood goes to visit her Grandma, but things change by the end. How have the characters and the story changed?

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Both the characters and the plot have changed, showing that Little Red Riding Hood has become braver and smarter.

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The characters are the same, but the setting has changed.

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The characters have changed, but the plot has stayed the same.

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The story has not changed at all from the beginning to the end.

Question 38

How do you think readers might feel when the main character in a story finally achieves their goal?

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Happy and satisfied

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Sad and disappointed

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Surprised and confused

Question 39

How can the setting in a story impact the characters and the things that happen?

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It can affect the characters' feelings and actions.

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It has no impact on the characters or events.

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It completely determines the story's plot.

Question 40

How do the details that you can see, hear, smell, taste, or touch help you picture the setting of the story?

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They make me feel like I'm actually there.

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They make the story more exciting.

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They help me understand the characters' feelings.

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They make the story longer and harder to read.

Question 41

In the story, the main character visits a magical kingdom. How does this make the story more exciting?

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It gives the character new challenges to overcome.

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It makes the characters seem more real.

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It makes the story easier to understand.

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It teaches important lessons that can't be learned in real life.

Question 42

The story's main character is a kind boy who loves to help others. His best friend is a playful puppy. What kind of friends are they?

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Friend and pet

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Brother and sister

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Teacher and student

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Parent and child

Question 43

What does the main character's journey in the story teach us about never giving up?

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Never giving up and keeping trying, even when things are hard

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Asking for help from friends when things get hard

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Giving up when things get too tough

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Relying on luck to overcome challenges

Question 44

In a story with a subplot, the subplot is like:

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Another story that happens at the same time as the main story.

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A different story that's not related to the main story.

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A story that tells about things that happened before the main story.

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A hint that helps us solve the mystery of the main story.

Question 45

Authors use suspense to build excitement in a story. Which sentence would create the most suspense at the climax of the conflict?

Accepted Answer

The monster's claws scraped against the window, sending chills down her spine.

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The boy smiled as he got ready for his adventure.

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The principal announced a surprise field trip, and the students cheered.

Question 46

What is the main reason why a story has a main character?

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To show how the character changes and grows

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To defeat an enemy and save the day

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To introduce other characters in the story

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To make the story more interesting

Question 47

Lucy is the main character in a story. She helps her friend who is in trouble. How do Lucy's actions make her friend feel?

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Happy and safe

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Sad and lonely

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Angry and jealous

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Doesn't care

Question 48

Who is the pig who builds his house of bricks in the story "The Three Little Pigs?"

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The **Third Little Pig**

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The First Little Pig

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The Second Little Pig

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The Big Bad Wolf

Question 49

Where does the story "Little Red Riding Hood" mainly take place?

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A dark forest

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A sunny meadow

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A quiet village

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A busy city

Question 50

Which character in the story "Cinderella" helps her go to the ball?

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The Fairy Godmother

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Her stepmother

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Her stepsisters

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The prince

Question 51

How did Little Red Riding Hood show her kindness?

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By bringing her grandmother a basket of food

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By helping the wolf find his way home

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By singing a song for her grandmother

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By playing with her friends

Question 52

What is the lesson we can learn from the story "The Three Little Pigs?"

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Hard work pays off

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It's important to be kind

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Don't listen to strangers

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Always tell the truth

Question 53

Which character in the story "The Ugly Duckling" is described as being different from the others?

Accepted Answer

The Ugly Duckling

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The swan

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The toad

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The frog

Question 54

What is the main problem that the Little Mermaid faces in the story?

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She wants to walk on land

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She can't swim

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She doesn't have any friends

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She's too shy

Question 55

How does the author hint that the Little Mermaid will eventually become a human?

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By showing her desire to walk on land

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By describing her love for the prince

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By mentioning her father's warning

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The author does not hint at this in the story

Question 56

How can the setting of a story impact the characters in it?

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It affects their thoughts, feelings, and choices.

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It has no impact on them.

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It only affects the events of the story, not the characters.

Question 57

Who is the main character in "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"?

Accepted Answer

The Caterpillar

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The Butterfly

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The Sun

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The Moon

Question 58

Who are the people or animals in a story?

Accepted Answer

Characters

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Things

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Places

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Actions

Question 59

Who is the girl who wears a red cape in the story 'Little Red Riding Hood'?

Accepted Answer

Little Red Riding Hood

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The wolf

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The grandmother

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The woodcutter

Question 60

In the story 'The Three Little Pigs', who is the main character that builds a house of bricks?

Accepted Answer

The third little pig

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The first little pig

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The second little pig

Question 61

What is the setting of the story 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'?

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A cottage

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A forest

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A castle

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A cave

Question 62

What is a character that helps the main character in a story called?

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A sidekick

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A protagonist

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An antagonist

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A villain

Question 63

What is the best way to describe a good main character in a story?

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They are relatable and have flaws

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They are perfect and never make mistakes

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They are always brave and strong

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They always get what they want

Question 64

What is the main idea or message of a story called?

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The theme

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The plot

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The setting

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The characters