IREAD - Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Literature: Story Elements Questions and Answers

Question 1

Read the passage below.

Leo the lion cub blinked in the bright light. The sun was hot on his fur, and the tall, yellow grass of the savanna stretched for miles. In the distance, a tall acacia tree offered the only shade.

Which of the following describes the setting of the story?

Accepted Answer

A hot, grassy savanna in Africa

Answer

The setting of a story is where and when it takes place. The passage describes a 'hot' and 'grassy savanna' with an 'acacia tree,' which are all details about the location.

Question 2

Read the story.

Timmy the turtle was afraid to race against Rabbit. 'He is too fast,' Timmy said. 'I will never win.' But his friend, Squeaky the Squirrel, cheered for him. 'Just do your best and don't give up!' Timmy took a deep breath, and although he was slow, he kept moving steadily toward the finish line.

Which word best describes Timmy's character at the end of the story?

Accepted Answer

Persistent

Answer

Persistent means to keep trying and not give up, even when something is difficult. Although Timmy was slow and scared, he kept moving steadily and didn't quit the race.

Question 3

Read the short story.

A little bird built a cozy nest high in a tree to keep her eggs safe. One windy morning, a strong gust shook the branches, and one of the eggs tumbled out of the nest and fell to the ground below. The mother bird chirped in distress, unsure how to get her egg back.

What is the main problem in this story?

Accepted Answer

An egg has fallen out of the nest and is on the ground.

Answer

The central conflict or problem is the main challenge the characters face. In this story, the most important issue that needs to be solved is that the egg has fallen and is no longer safe in the nest.

Question 4

The part of the story where the characters are introduced and the setting is described is called the...

Accepted Answer

Beginning

Answer

The beginning of a story, also known as the exposition, is where the author introduces the main characters and establishes the setting. This sets the stage for the events that will follow.

Question 5

Read the story below.

Ana wanted to bake cookies, but she saw the flour jar was empty. She remembered her neighbor, Mr. Henderson, loved to bake. Ana went next door and asked if she could borrow a cup of flour. Mr. Henderson smiled and gave her the flour, and later Ana brought him a plate of warm cookies to say thank you.

How was the problem in the story solved?

Accepted Answer

Ana asked her neighbor for flour and then thanked him.

Answer

The solution is how the main problem is fixed. Ana's problem was that she had no flour. She solved it by asking her neighbor to borrow some.

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

IREAD - Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Literature: Story Elements Questions and Answers