Question

Being able to identify with a character in a story allows the reader to __________.
A.
read through a story faster
B.
choose a favorite character and keep track of him or her throughout the story
C.
imagine having written the story from that character’s point of view
D.
relate to characters and situations in a personal way

Answer 1

im pretty sure it's c.

Answer 2

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?
A.
Tyrese does his homework because he wants to learn and understand the subject matter.
B.
Tyrese does his homework to get an A in the class.
C.
Tyrese does his homework so his parents will give him his allowance this week.
D.
Tyrese does his homework because he can’t go outside to play until he finishes it.

Answer 3

c

Answer 4

The following question refers to “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson.

Read the following excerpt carefully, and answer the question that follows.

Mrs. Hutchinson craned her neck to see through the crowd and found her husband and children standing near the front. She tapped Mrs. Delacroix on the arm as a farewell and began to make her way through the crowd. The people separated good-humoredly to let her through: two or three people said in voices just loud enough to be heard across the crowd, “Here comes your, Missus, Hutchinson,” and “Bill, she made it after all.” Mrs. Hutchinson reached her husband, and Mr. Summers, who had been waiting, said cheerfully, “Thought we were going to have to get on without you, Tessie.” Mrs. Hutchinson said grinning, “Wouldn’t have me leave m’dishes in the sink, now, would you, Joe?” and soft laughter ran through the crowd as the people stirred back into position after Mrs. Hutchinson’s arrival.

Based on the dialogue above, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.
The tone of the dialogue is tense and nervous.
B.
The dialogue suggests that the characters know each other well.
C.
The dialogue is proper and sophisticated.
D.
The dialogue suggests that Joe is not well-liked by Mrs. Hutchinson.

Answer 5

b

Answer 6

How can knowing the sequence of events in a story help in determining character motivation?
A.
It differentiates all extrinsic motivation from intrinsic.
B.
It helps the reader to accurately guess the ending.
C.
It always describes the character’s background.
D.
It can highlight cause and effect relationships.