SUMMATIVE TEST #3

NAME: _________________________________________________________________ DATE: ______________

GRADE AND SECTION: ___________________________________________________ SCORE: _____________
GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
I. The test is good for 30 minutes. Time will be strictly observed. Follow instructions properly.
II. Making unnecessary movements and noises will be interpreted as a form of cheating. Only the pen/pencil and eraser will be
allowed on the desk.
III. Any clarification shall be addressed to the teacher, not to seatmates or any other else inside the class.
IV. To all items that do not have answer in the choices write letter E and to the statements which do not have any choices write the
correct answer in the spaces before each item.
V. Use capital letters in writing your answers.
VI. ALL TYPES ERASURE MEANS WRONG.
_____ 1. Which of the following is NOT a branch of creative writing?
A. Essay B. Fiction C. Poetry D. Thesis
_____2. Which of the following is a characteristic of a creative writing?
A. To instruct people. B. To create literary masterpieces.
C. To vent your emotion. D. To underestimate someone or something.
_____3. What is the correct sequence of plot?
A. Climax-Rising Action-Falling Action-Resolution-Denouement
B. Exposition-Rising Action-Climax-Falling Action- Denouement
C. Introduction-Rising Action-Climax-Falling Action-Exposition
D. Resolution-Rising Action-Climax-Falling Action-Ending
_____4. What do you call the information the author gives the reader about the characters themselves?
A. Character B. Characterization C. Point of View D. Symbolism
_____5. What point of view is used when the narrator knows everything?
A. First Person Minor B. Third Person Objective
C. Second Person D. Third Person Omniscient
_____6. What is the definition for the setting of a work?
A. The point of view of a story. B. The time and location in a story.
C. The series of events in the story. D. The conflict or problem in the story.
_____7. Which of the following defines a short story?
A. Short story is nonfiction. B. Short story focuses on only one character.
C. Short story focuses on more than one theme. D. Short story focuses on one main plot & a single conflict.
_____8. What is Exposition in a plot?
A. High point of the story. B. Resolution of the conflict.
C. End of the action in the story. D. Introduction of the characters, setting, & background.
_____9. What makes the Narrator of the story different from Characters?
A. The author of the story. B. The main character involved in the action.
C. A speaker or character who tells the story.D. The character in conflict with the main character.
_____10. Which of the following BEST defines the characters in a work of fiction?
A. People who build the stage. B. People who are always the narrator.
C. People or animals involved in the action. D. Real people pretending to be someone else.
_____11. Which of the following BEST defines the term Plot?
A. Beginning of a story. B. High point of the story.
C. Final outcome of the story. D. Sequence of events in a story.
_____12. What does the tone of a literary work generally express?
A. Attitude of the author. B. Mood of the characters.
C. Description of the author. D. Color of the character’s costume.
_____13. Which of the following statements is TRUE about theme?
A. Theme is the resolution of the story. B. Theme is the central setting of the story.
C. Theme is the central message of the story. D. Theme is the music that goes with the story.
For numbers 14-18: Identify the Conflict that BEST describes the situation in each story summary.
_____14. Michelle is climbing Mount Everest. To reach the top, she must hike through snow storms and climb along narrow,
dangerous trails.
A. Character vs. Character B. Character vs. God or Supernatural
C. Character vs. Nature or Natural force D. Character vs. Society or Culture
_____15. The alarm clock rings and Jason is still tired. He knows he’ll get a detention if he’s late to school, but he really wants to sleep
for three more hours.
A. Character vs. Character B. Character vs Himself or Herself
C. Character vs. God or Supernatural D. Character vs. Society or Culture
_____16. Diana would really like to marry 50 Cent someday, but so would her best friend Maria.
A. Character vs. Character B. Character vs Himself or Herself
C. Character vs. Nature or Natural force D. Character vs. Society or Culture
_____17. Philip believes that everyone should recycle their garbage, but in his town, nobody else agrees. When he tries to speak up
about saving cans and bottles, other people begin spreading mean rumors about him.
A. Character vs Himself or Herself B. Character vs. God or Supernatural
C. Character vs. Nature or Natural force D. Character vs. Society or Culture
_____18. A giant troll, wearing a pink sundress and shouting cruel comments, is chasing Miranda down the street.
 A. Character vs Himself or Herself B. Character vs. God or Supernatural
C. Character vs. Nature or Natural force D. Character vs. Society or Culture
For numbers 19-23: Please read the following passage and answer the following.
The blaring alarm clock went off, and Carlos jumped out of his bed. Normally, Carlos would have turned off the alarm and gone
back to sleep, but today was a special day. Carlos found his favorite old sneakers, searched for his "good luck" shirt, and packed
the items in his overnight bag. Carlos was finally going fishing with his dad and older brother. Every year his dad and older brother
went for a weekend fishing trip, but they always told him that he was too young. Now, one year later, he would be given the
chance to show that he could fish with the big guys. Not only did he have his gear ready, he practiced the fishing techniques that
he had learned in his fishing magazines. Since they didn't live near any water, he pretended his backyard was a lake filled with
fish. He didn't need water to learn how to cast his rod. Even in his mind, he visualized how he would catch the biggest fish. In fact,
in his dream last night, he snagged a big bass on his hook. Fighting to release itself from the deadly hook, the bass pulled their
boat a few yards. What a dream! Now, he was determined to make his dream into reality, so he carefully picked up his fishing pole
and gear. At 5:15 a.m. he was in the car and ready to go. There was only one problem. Where were his fellow fishing buddies?
Slowly his fishing buddies dragged themselves to the car. How could they be asleep at such an exciting time like this? His big
brother questioned, "Carlos, where are all your fishing magazines? You know it won't do you any good." "We will see who catches
the most fish," Carlos confidently replied.
_____19. Carlos knew in is heart that his dream would come true. What BEST describes Carlos?
A. Enthusiastic B. Lazy C. Scared D. Sincere
_____20. What type of character is Carlos?
A. Flat character B. Round character C. Static character D. Stock character
_____21. What is the conflict of the passage?
A. Character vs. Character B. Character vs Himself or Herself
C. Character vs. Machine or Technology D. Character vs. Society or Culture
_____22. Which of the following did NOT happen in the story about Carlos?
A. Carlos found a new pair of shoes. B. Carlos waited in the car for his dad and brother.
C. Carlos had dreams about catching a big fish. D. Carlos turned off the alarm and went back to sleep.
_____23. What is the theme of the passage?
A. Never give up on your dreams. B. It is important to start every day early in the morning.
C. You need to read about your hobby. D. You should have a close relationship with your brother.
_____24. How would you create an interesting setting?
A. Choose a scene / Visualize / Write what u had visualized.
B. Choose a scene / Discuss / Write everything u discussed.
C. Choose a scene / think very hard / write what you had thought about.
D. Choose a scene / Do lots of Research / Write what u had researched about.
_____25. How would you add character in your story?
A. Incorporate very sad stories
B. Invent as many interesting stories filled with humor.
C. Focus on a person's life story - the more disastrous the better.
D. Focus on a person, add such details as what that person would do or feel.
_____ 26. All are definitions of Narrative Mode of Description EXCEPT.
A. It sets the mood and the scene and provides an explanation
B. It gives the details about some place, person or thing.
C. It is something that happens in the story and can include dialogue, gestures and other activities.
D. It is conversation between characters that can also help to evolve characters.
_____ 27. “The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed noiselessly on.” What is the mood of this
sentence?
A. Sad B. Happy C. River D. Calm
_____ 28. Which mood word best describes the hallway during class changes?
A. Chaotic B. Tranquil C. Peaceful D. Melancholy
_____ 29. Choose the two words that best complete the sentence. During the introduction, it is important to introduce the _____ and the _____.
A. Characters, conflict B. Characters, falling action C. Climax, conflict D. Conflict, resolution
_____ 30. One of the common goals in journal writing is to raise questions and issues that can fuel classroom discussions.
A. True B. False C. Maybe D. None of the choices
_____ 31. What is the relationship between motif and theme?
A. themes are a type of motif B. motifs are a type of theme
C. Motif and theme are linked in a literary work, but there is a difference between them. D. themes emphasize motifs
_____ 32. Which of the following is always a characteristic of motif?
A. they are recurring B. they are seriousC. they are comedic D. they are symbolic
_____ 33. “They plan to kill General Washington.” He leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. “Tell me everything at once.” What is the tone
of the dialogue?
A. informal B. serious C. happy D. positive
_____ 34. “I will not!” she shouted. “I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you sink away!”.” What is the tone of the dialogue?
A. pleased B. happy C. angry D. suspicious
_____ 35. Identify the symbolism of the stage in the excerpt below.
“All the world’s 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,”
A. world B. play C. participants D. theatre