The School Play Test

1.

1 point

The main conflict in the story is that

Robert is afraid of Belinda.

Robert does not want a speaking role.

Robert is worried about his family.

Robert is afraid of disappointing his mother.

2.

1 point

Read this sentence from the story.

More than once Robert had witnessed Belinda staring down the janitor's pitbull, who licked his frothing chops but didnt dare mess with her.

What does the word chops mean?

meat slices

quick cuts

hand movements

jaws

3.

1 point

In the rising action, you learn that Robert

wants a new line

dislikes drama

needs to speak louder

misses class

4.

1 point

The resolution of a story is

the most interesting part of the story

where we learn background information about the characters and the setting

the end of the story

when the conflict begins to get resolved

5.

6 points

The five parts of plot dvelopment are:

6.

1 point

Robert is happy with his performance
because he

makes it through without passing out from fear

gains the respect of Belinda and his classmates

delivers his lines as Robert De Niro would have

receives a standing ovation from the audience

7.

1 point

According to the story, Belinda and Robert become friends after the play.

True

False

8.

1 point

What does smirk mean?

laugh in an angry way

tease in a mean tone

nag in an unkind voice

smile in an insulting way

9.

1 point

During the rising action of the story, you
learn that Robert would secretly like to

count all the shooting stars in the sky

guard the president when he grows up

grow up to have an amazing memory

recite his lines better than anyone else

10.

1 point

In the falling action of the plot, Robert

goes backstage to remove his beard

chatters his teeth with the other students

avoids standing too close to Belinda

messes up his line in the students’ play

11.

1 point

An idiom is

an idiot

another language

slang

a synonym

12.

1 point

In the resolution, you learn that Robert is

worried about Mrs. Bunnin

excited that the play is over

happy with his performance

alarmed by Belinda’s reaction

13.

1 point

What does relentless mean?

refusing to stop

hoping to become

trying to help

hoping to leave

14.

1 point

Part of the story's resolution occurs when

Robert prays that his line will come back to him.

Belinda pinches Robert hard, but only once.

Belinda threatens to bury Robert's face in the ground.

Robert's beard itches, and he starts to sweat.

15.

1 point

Which word best describes Mrs. Bunnin?

friendly

encouraging

impatient

shy

16.

1 point

What is Robert’s line in the play?

“Oh, did you need some help?”

“I wish I had never left the prairie.”

“That’s him, our hero.”

“Nothing’s wrong. I can see.”

17.

1 point

Belinda's threats are important to the story's plot because they

reveal the setting.

add to the conflict.

hint about the ending.

lead to the resolution.

18.

1 point

Foreshadowing is

The shadow that comes before dark.

An idea in the forefront of your mind.

a writer's use of hints or clues to suggest events that will happen in the future.

The most suspenseful part of a story.

19.

1 point

To speak in unison means

in turn.

as one.

in anger

for others.

20.

1 point

During the climax of the story

Mrs. Bunnin patted his shoulder

Robert is frustrated

Belinda pinches Robert

Robert says his lines but mixes up the words