This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Introductions > Themes > Literary Themes – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Literary Themes Quiz 1 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Phoenix vs. old age, vs. cold weather. Difficulty of the path, animals, the dog, the ditch, the maze, the barbed wire fence. What themes from "A worn path" do these represent? A) Man vs. Nature. B) Man vs. Man. C) Man vs. Himself. D) Man vs. the elements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Man vs. Nature. 2. Why is it important to identify the theme of a story? A) To focus on the punctuation and grammar used in the work. B) To memorize the plot and characters of the work. C) To analyze the quality of writing. D) To understand the underlying message or purpose of the work. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To understand the underlying message or purpose of the work. 3. What is the definition of theme in literature? A) The theme is the main character in a story. B) The theme is the physical setting of a story. C) The theme is the sequence of events in a story. D) The central idea or message conveyed by a literary work. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The central idea or message conveyed by a literary work. 4. Brynn and Nicole were uhappy when Mrs. Smith assigned them to be partners for a project. Because they didn't get along, they decided to work separately on different parts of the project. When the draft was due, Brynn noticed that the design and artwork of Nicole's part was much better than hers. Nicole noticed that Brynn had done a lot of research and that her writing was stronger than hers. Seeing each other's strengths, Brynn asked Nicole if she wanted to work together on the final draft. That way, they could each focus on what they did best. In the end, their projet received the highest grade in the class. What is the theme of this passage? A) Brynn and Nicole should have worked together from the beginning. B) There's alway a way to get along with someone else. C) Working together can lead to a better result. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Working together can lead to a better result. 5. Read and analyze the following text. The following lines are excerpts from Homer's Iliad, particularly the farewell between Hector and his wife Andromache. His wife Andromache then makes a tearful speech to Hector, begging him to be more careful and stay behind the battlements more often. For with Hector gone she and her son will be alone in this world: "But Hector you are father and honored mother and brother to me, as well as my strong husband. Please feel pity for us, stay here on the battlements, so you do not make an orphan of your child and your wife a widow." "Wife, I too have thought upon all this, but with what face should I look upon the Trojans, men or women, if I shirked battle like a coward? I cannot do so:I know nothing save to fight bravely in the forefront of the Trojan host and win renown alike for my father and myself. Well do I know that the day will surely come when mighty Ilius shall be destroyed with Priam and Priam's people, but I grieve for none of these-not even for Hecuba, nor King Priam, nor for my brothers many and brave who may fall in the dust before their foes-for none of these do I grieve as for yourself when the day shall come on which someone of the Achaeans shall rob you forever of your freedom, and bear you weeping away." Question:What line from the excerpt implies pride? A) "Wife, I too have thought upon all this, but with what face should I look upon the Trojans, men or women, if I shirked battle like a coward? I cannot do so:I know nothing save to fight bravely in the forefront of the Trojan host and win renown alike for my father and myself. B) "But Hector you are father and honored mother and brother to me, as well as my strong husband. Please feel pity for us, stay here on the battlements, so you do not make an orphan of your child and your wife a widow.". C) "Well do I know that the day will surely come when mighty Ilius shall be destroyed with Priam and Priam's people, but I grieve for none of these-not even for Hecuba, nor King Priam, nor for my brothers many and brave who may fall in the dust before their foes- ". D) " for none of these do I grieve as for yourself when the day shall come on which some one of the Achaeans shall rob you for ever of your freedom, and bear you weeping away.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) " for none of these do I grieve as for yourself when the day shall come on which some one of the Achaeans shall rob you for ever of your freedom, and bear you weeping away.". 6. What is the main theme of 'Storm on the Island'? A) The importance of technology in facing natural disasters. B) The power of nature and human vulnerability. C) The benefits of living on an island. D) The peacefulness of island life. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The power of nature and human vulnerability. 7. What happened between John Proctor and Abigail Williams prior to the opening of the play? A) They got divorced. B) They had an affair. C) They ran away together. D) They wrote letters to each other. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They had an affair. 8. Which statement is TRUE regarding ficional texts? A) The writer is a character in the text. B) The protagonist is the main character in the text. C) There are no characters in the text as it is based on someone's life. D) The narrator and the writer is the same person. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The protagonist is the main character in the text. 9. Eleanor invited the new girl, Jessica, over to play. When Jessica arrived, she didn't bother to wipe her shoes. She got mud all over Eleanor's white bedroom carpet and didn't even say sorry. Then, she hopped onto Eleanor's bed and took out a cherry juice box. When cherry juice dripped onto Eleanor's tan comforter, Jessica just shrugged. Later, when Jessica was eating some Cheetos, she wiped the orange powder on her fingers onto Eleanor's pillowcase. When Jessica left, Eleanor called all of her friends to tell them what had happened. Jessica was never invited to play at any of their houses again. What is the theme of this passage? A) Jessica should have been less messy if she wanted to make friends. B) Don't eat when you're over at a friends house. C) You should always respect other people's property. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You should always respect other people's property. 10. What is the most likely reason why Mrs. Jones left her purse on the daybed where the boy could have grabbed it? (Thank you Ma'am) A) She was old and forgetful. B) She didn't have any money in the purse. C) She wanted to give the boy a chance to make the right decision. D) She wanted the boy to help himself to the money he needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She wanted to give the boy a chance to make the right decision. 11. Miller wrote The Crucible as an allegory of the anti-Communist climate of his own time. During this period, many Americans feared that an international Communist party was trying to overthrow the U.S. government. In Act IV of The Crucible, which aspect of the anti-Communist "Red Scare" does Hale's character most clearly represent? A) The voice of hysteria that reacts out of panic and fear of government power. B) The voice of the rebel who stands for individual freedom in the face of a mob mentality. C) The voice of the system that is blinded to reality or reason and insists on the letter of the law. D) The voice of enlightenment that realizes the resulting hysteria from what seemed at first to be rational action. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The voice of enlightenment that realizes the resulting hysteria from what seemed at first to be rational action. 12. Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE? A) Authors NEVER use the same theme twice. B) Themes only repeat in short stories. C) All poems have the same theme. D) The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors. 13. "You must clean your room before your baseball game, " Stephen's mom stated. Stephen hated cleaning his room. Because he wanted to get it over with as quickly as possible, he threw all of his clothes and toys into a huge pile in his closet and closed the door. "Done!" Stephen exclaimed. Right before it was time to leave for the game, Stephen's mother went into Stephen's room to get his uniform out of the closet. All of his clothes and toys came tumbling out. "Stephen!" she shouted. "if you would have cleaned your room properly in the first place, you wouldn't have to stay home and clean it all over again." What is the theme of this passage? A) Children should keep their rooms clean at all times. B) It's better to do things correctly the first time. C) Stephen should have listened to his mother the first time. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It's better to do things correctly the first time. 14. How does the theme of man versus nature appear in literature? A) Characters struggling against natural forces or environments. B) Nature being portrayed as weak and easily conquered. C) Man-made structures overpowering natural elements. D) Characters embracing natural forces and environments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Characters struggling against natural forces or environments. 15. What are some techniques or strategies for identifying the theme of a story? A) Analyzing characters, setting, plot, symbols, motifs, and author's message. B) Ignoring the details and focusing only on the dialogue. C) Asking the author directly for the theme. D) Counting the number of pages in the book. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Analyzing characters, setting, plot, symbols, motifs, and author's message. 16. You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ..... A) Evaluating how a character has changed. B) Sharing a character's experience. C) Determining how the conflict has resolved. D) ALL of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ALL of the above. 17. What is a literary theme? A) The main plot points. B) The deeper meaning or universal idea. C) A short summary of the story. D) The argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The deeper meaning or universal idea. 18. Why is it important to analyze and understand the themes in literature? A) To identify the author's writing style. B) To memorize the plot of the story. C) To determine the publication date of the book. D) To gain a deeper understanding of the text's meaning and message. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To gain a deeper understanding of the text's meaning and message. 19. Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme? A) Treat others the way you want to be treated. B) The little boy lied to his mother. C) With hard work, you can accomplish anything. D) You shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The little boy lied to his mother. 20. Can you guess the central theme of Pride and Prejudice? A) A man and woman from the Regency Era overcoming their biases to find true love. B) The perils of advancing too quickly. C) The foolishness of young age. D) The deceitfulness of trade and commerce. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A man and woman from the Regency Era overcoming their biases to find true love. Next →Related QuizzesIntroductions QuizzesLiterary Themes Quiz 2Literary Themes Quiz 3Literary Themes Quiz 4Literary Themes Quiz 5Literary Themes Quiz 6Literary Themes Quiz 7Theme In Literature Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books