DIRECTION: DONOT WRITE ANYTHING IN THIS TEST PAPER. USE THE ANSWER SHEET.
Sources of Information (1-5)
1. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
a) A biography c) A diary entry
b) A research paper d) A news article
2. Which source provides a second-hand interpretation of an event?
a) Autobiography c) Textbook
b) Journal entry d) Personal letter
3. What type of source is a documentary about World War II?
a) Primary source c) Tertiary source
b) Secondary source d) Original document
4. An example of a tertiary source is:
a) A scientific study c) A memoir
b) A history encyclopedia d) A newspaper report
5. Which of the following would be classified as a secondary source?
a) Photograph c) Historical critique
b) Interview transcript d) Diary
Textual Aids (6-10)
6. Which of these is an example of a textual aid in nonfiction?
a) Glossary c) Plot twist
b) Dialogue d) Character sketch
7. A timeline helps the reader by:
a) Visualizing key events in order c) Highlighting important quotes
b) Providing character details d) Showing dialogue exchange
8. A table of contents is most useful for:
a) Finding specific chapters or sections quickly c) Summarizing the entire text
b) Understanding the author's tone d) Identifying literary devices
9. Textual aids such as graphs and charts are used to:
a) Add visual interest to a text c) Present data or numerical information
b) Summarize a story’s characters d) Clarify historical reference
10. An index in a book is used to:
a) Summarize the text’s themes c) Help locate specific information
b) Provide definitions of difficult words d) Identify the author’s purpose
Characterization (11-15)
11. Direct characterization occurs when the author:
a) Shows the character's personality through actions c) Uses other characters' opinions to reveal traits
b) Directly tells the reader what a character is like d) Develops the character through flashbacks
12. Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
a) "John was a kind man." c) "George was the tallest in the room."
b) "She quickly offered her seat to the elderly woman." d) "The character’s age was never mentioned."
13. In which type of characterization does the reader infer traits from a character's behavior?
a) Direct characterization c) First-person narration
b) Indirect characterization d) Omniscient narration
14. Which of the following best describes a dynamic character?
a) A character who stays the same throughout the story d) A character who is symbolic of an idea
b) A character who undergoes significant change
c) A background character with little development
15. A flat character is best described as:
a) Fully developed and multi-dimensional c) A protagonist who drives the plot
b) Lacking in complexity and depth d) A character with a surprising twist
Plot (16-20)
16. What part of the plot introduces the setting and characters?
a) Climax c) Rising action
b) Exposition d) Resolution
17. Which part of the plot builds suspense and tension leading to the climax?
a) Falling action c) Rising action
b) Exposition d) Denouement
18. The turning point in a story is called the:
a) Exposition c) Climax
b) Falling action d) Resolution
19. What is the purpose of the falling action in a plot?
a) To introduce characters c) To resolve the conflict
b) To tie up loose ends d) To create conflict
20. Which of the following is part of the story’s resolution?
a) Characters are introduced c) Suspense is heightened
b) Conflict is solved d) Events leading to the climax
Setting (21-25)
21. What does the setting of a story refer to?
a) The central message c) The character’s conflict
b) The time and place of the story d) The plot structure
22. Which of the following elements can be part of a story’s setting?
a) Dialogue between characters c) Character traits
b) Historical time period d) The climax of the story
23. A setting that takes place during the Great Depression is an example of:
a) Cultural setting c) Personal setting
b) Historical setting d) Symbolic setting
24. In a story, the mood is most influenced by:
a) The plot’s structure c) The setting’s atmosphere
b) The author’s personal views d) The narrator’s tone
25. Which of the following best describes a setting that enhances the theme of isolation?
a) A busy, urban city c) A college campus
b) A deserted island d) A small, close-knit village
Miscellaneous (26-30)
26. Which of the following terms refers to the struggle between opposing forces in a story?
a) Theme c) Climax
b) Conflict d) Symbolism
27. A symbol in a story often represents:
a) A character’s dialogue c) The main character’s personality
b) An abstract idea or concept d) The rising action
28. In which type of conflict does the protagonist struggle against society?
a) Man vs. Self c) Man vs. Nature
b) Man vs. Society d) Man vs. Man
29. Which narrative point of view uses "I" or "we"?
a) Third-person omniscient c) First-person
b) Third-person limited d) Second-person
30. Foreshadowing is a literary device used to:
a) Reveal the theme early in the story c) Develop the protagonist
b) Give hints about future events d) Introduce the main conflict
