This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Genres > Fiction > Fiction Short Story Literature – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Fiction Short Story Literature Quiz 14 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Character remains the same throughout the narrative A) Static. B) Round. C) Dynamic. D) Flat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Static. 2. The genre of fiction that is a suspenseful story about a mysterious event. A) Mystery. B) Fantasy. C) Historical fiction. D) Realistic fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mystery. 3. Uses figurative language. It may be lyric, narrative or dramatic. A) Drama. B) Poetry. C) Fiction. D) Literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Poetry. 4. Which of the following would NOT be considered a theme? * A) There is strength in unity. B) Love. C) Money can't buy happiness. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Love. 5. What is a fictional, narrative piece of writing which is shorter than a novel and can be read in one sitting? A) Poem. B) Short story. C) Chapter book. D) Biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Short story. 6. Is a long and imaginary prose narrative which describes multiple characters and events. A) Short Story. B) Play. C) Novel. D) Poem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Novel. 7. A character that does NOT change throughout a story is ..... A) Dynamic character. B) Static character. C) Round character. D) Flat character. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Static character. 8. The force working against the main character is known as ..... A) Protagonist. B) Irony. C) Antagonist. D) Exposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Antagonist. 9. Which of the following would be a good theme for "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" ? A) Slow and steady wins the race. B) Family and friends matter most. C) Don't touch other's things. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Don't touch other's things. 10. Also known as detective fiction tries to solve a case with a sprinkling of clues here and there, giving the readers a feel for suspense, creates anticipation, and ultimately bares the truth with some unexpected turns with nonetheless satisfying conclusions. A) Thriller. B) Horror. C) Historical. D) Mystery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mystery. 11. Read the passage below. What type of point-of view is this passage? "Luke couldn't believe what he was seeing. Thoughts of the world coming to an end entered his mind. This caused him to panic. He told himself to calm down. This cannot be real he thought." A) First person. B) 2nd person. C) 3rd person omniscient. D) First person plural. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3rd person omniscient. 12. If Aunt Beryl would have told "The Doll's House" from her point-of-view, the ..... would have had the biggest impact. A) Characterization. B) Mood. C) Symbols. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mood. 13. A&P:What language does Updike use in this story? A) Sympathetic. B) Satirical. C) Descriptive. D) Colloquial. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Satirical. 14. RE:What's the theme of A Rose for Emily? A) Tradition vs Change. B) Staying true to yourself. C) Putting your family first. D) Following your dreams. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tradition vs Change. 15. Tone can best described as A) Attitude of the reader. B) The overall mood or feeling in a story. C) The author's attitude toward his writing. D) Reader's point of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The author's attitude toward his writing. 16. Uses ordinary language that depicts significant human. It has its elements such character, setting, plot, and point-of-view. Its kinds are short stories and novels. A) Drama. B) Poetry. C) Fiction. D) Literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fiction. 17. Refers to the turning point in the story. This is usually a single event with the greatest intensity and uncertainty. Here the main character contends with the problem hence creating the peak of interest for the readers. A) Denouement. B) Rising action. C) Climax. D) Falling action. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Climax. 18. RE:What genre is this story? A) Gothic literature. B) Non-fiction. C) Fable. D) Southern gothic literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Southern gothic literature. 19. Which of the following are true about literature? A) Literature refers to written works that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance. B) Literature includes novels, plays, poems, and articles. C) Literature can be divided into three main genres:prose, poetry, and drama. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 20. What is the introduction to the characters and setting called? A) Climax. B) Exposition. C) Resolution. D) Falling Action. 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