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Test I. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The opposition of forces, essential to the plot is called __________?
a. Character
b. Climax

c. Conflict
d. Setting

2. What is the sequence of events involving characters and a central conflict?

a. Character
b. Conflict

c. Plot
d. Setting

3. All events leading up to the climax is called __________?

a. Climax
b. Falling Action

c. Rising Action
d. Resolution

4. The most exciting part of the story is called __________?

a. Climax
b. Exposition

c. Rising Action
d. Setting

5. The following statements are examples of exposition that we experience in everyday

language, except for:
a. You know who Im talking about: Betty, the one who used to work at the library
and always wears her hair in a bun.
b. My day was terrible. First some guy spilled coffee at me at Starbucks. Then I was
late to my meeting and my boss yelled at me. Then I forgot to save my report
before closing my computer and lost a full days work.
c. It was incredible visiting the pyramids in Egypt. Theyre just so big and strange
against the rest of the landscape. Archaeologists still arent completely sure how
they were built.
d. All the worlds a stage, And all the men and women merely players; they have
their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts,
William Shakespeare, As You Like It
6. The plot of a story is made up of which of the following incidents?
a. Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution
b. Conflict, Protagonist and Antagonist
c. Foreshadowing and Flashbacking
d. Rising Action, Climax and Falling Action
7. What statement is relevant to the definition of falling action?
a. An increase in tension or uncertainty developing out of the conflict the
protagonist faces.
b. A struggle between opposing forces.
c. It is the moment of greatest tension, uncertainty or audience involvement.
d. The central or main idea of a story.
8. The following sentences are examples of climax except for:
a. After an hours-long face-off, the good guys win the battle and the bad guys backoff.
b. At the school dance, Sam makes his feelings known for Mary by asking her to
dance.
c. The protagonist successfully deactivates the bomb last-minute with intelligence,
critical thinking and bravery.
d. The good guys are about to face the bad guys in a battle.
9. What is climax?
a. The main character in the story.

b. The opposition in the story.

c. The most exciting part of the story.
d. Where everything ends.
10. Conflict represents ______.
a. Excitement
b. Happiness

c. Opposition
d. Sadness

e.
f.

Test II. Answer the following base on the short story entitled,
Cinderella

11. What did the fairy godmother change into a carriage?

a. A wand and a horse.
b. A pumpkin and 12 mice.
c. Her old tattered dress.
d. 12 mice
12. At what time was Cinderella to return before her dress and carriage would disappear?
a. Before the clock strikes twelve.
b. When the ball ends.
c. At noon.
d. At night
13. Who invited all the girls in the kingdom for a ball in the castle?
a. The King
b. The Prince
c. The Princess
d. The Knight
14. What does carriage in the story means?
a. a large vehicle with four wheels that is pulled by a horse and that carries people
b. a wheeled structure that is used to carry and move something heavy
c. A separate section of a train.
d. the price or expense of carrying
15. What would have happened if Cinderella did not go to the ball?
a. Shell always be happy because she will be loved by her sisters.
b. She will meet the prince.
c. She will be hated more by her sisters.
d. She will not have been married the prince and will forever be a mistreated.
16. What is the conflict in the story?
a. Cinderella wants to go to the ball but her stepsisters prevent her from going.
b. Cinderella versus the stepsisters and their mother.
c. Cinderella and the prince lived happily ever after.
d. Cinderella went to the ball.
17. What lesson can we get from the story?
a. Choose to remain kind and thoughtful.
b. Choose to be contented with your life.
c. Choose to believe in luck not in the choices that we make.
d. We are a product of what we feel.
18. Based on the story, which of the following is not an example of rising action?
a. Cinderella goes to the ball.
b. Cinderella dances with the prince, but leaves hurriedly at midnight; losing a
slipper.
c. The prince says he will marry the woman whom the slipper fits.
d. The stepsisters try to force their feet into the slipper. It fits Cinderella.
19. Why did Cinderella feel sad and begin to cry?
a. Because her stepsisters are angry with her
b. Because she was invited to go to the ball
c. Because her stepmother asked her to join the ball
d. Because her stepsisters asked her to stay at home and do a lot of housework
20. The following are life lessons that we can get from the story, except:
a. Choose to be industrious and uncomplaining.
b. Choose to maintain optimism and hold onto hope.
c. Choose to take responsibilities.
d. Choose to be happy and be contented whatever you have.

21. When the clock struck twelve:

a. Cinderella was safely home in bed.
b. Cinderella was standing in front of the prince when her dressed disappeared and her
old tattered dress appeared.
c. Ran out of the palace before her dress and the carriage changed back.
d. She walked out of the palace long before the clock struck twelve.
22. In the story, which of the following statements apply the main idea of climax?
a. Cinderella and the prince marry.
b. They live happily ever after.
c. The prince says he will marry the woman whom the slipper fits.
d. The stepsisters try to force their feet into the slipper. It fits Cinderella.
23. What does the glass of slipper symbolizes?
a. Cinderellas heart which is pure and clear.
b. Cinderellas emotion which is fragile.
c. Cinderellas heart which is broken from all the mistreatments.
d. Cinderellas love for the prince.
24. Select the best definition for the word tatter in the story.
a. a part torn and left hanging
b. to make ragged
c. to become ragged
d. torn clothes
25. Which of the following ideas is not related to the story?
a. Envy and jealousy
b. Good people will be rewarded.
c. Kindness will defeat wickedness..
d. The heart wants what it wants.
26. Which statement is true?
a. Cinderellas mother died early.
b. Cinderella has three sisters.
c. Cinderella is really angry with her stepsisters and their mother.
d. Cinderella planned to escape from their house.
27. If you were Cinderella, what will you feel if your feet fit perfectly to the glass slipper?
a. Courageous
b. Embarrass
c. Happy
d. Nervous
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28. Which of the following characterizes Cinderella?
a. Beautiful, kind, polite, gentle, patient and graceful
b. Demanding, unkind, cruel, and harsh
c. Persistent and positive
d. Obedient and faithful
29. Which of the following shows falling action?
a. They live happily ever after.
b. The stepsisters go to the ball.
c. Cinderella goes to the ball.
d. Cinderella and the prince marry.
30. Who is the protagonist in the story?
a. Cinderella
b. Stepmother
c. Stepsisters
d. The prince
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Prepared by:
Princess Jessica A. Dizon

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Alexandra D. Nalapo
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Ryan Jayson Delos Reyes
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ac. Answer Key (Literature)
ad. Test I.
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. A
ae. Test II.
11. B
12. A
13. B

14. A
15. D
16. B
17. A
18. D
19. D
20. D
21. C
22. D
23. A
24. D
25. D
26. A
27. C
28. A
29. D
30. A

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