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- 1. Multiple Choice
A theme in a story or novel is:An essay assigned about a bookA central idea in a piece of literatureA trendy idea that the book connects toThe part of the story where the resolution and conclusion merge - 2. Multiple ChoiceFor an idea to be a theme, the idea/subject should:Be introduced on the first pageBe introduced in the first chapterBe revisited multiple times throughout the storyBe literally expressed by the narrator early and often
- 3. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false:There can only be one theme in a storyTrueFalse
- 4. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: The central idea is the main theme or idea that the story revolves around. It's the focus and a lesson that the author is trying to convey on a topic.TrueFalse
- 5. Multiple Choice"The importance of family" is a theme in The Outsiders. Which one of these examples is NOT an example of this theme?Johnny's parents are abusive, hurting him physically and emotionallyThe Curtis brothers can stay together ONLY if they stay out of troubleThe greasers are so close they are like a familyCherry Valance stays with her own kind because her parents would not approve of greaser friends
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA theme in The Outsiders is "the importance of friendship." Which one of these is an example of this theme.Ponyboy spitting at the Socs in the parkBob, Randy and the Socs in the back seat teaming up to beat up Ponyboy and JohnnyJohnny carrying a switchblade and vowing never to be beat up againTwo-Bit befriending Marcia at the drive-in
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following examples supports the theme "importance of friendship" in The Outsiders.Johnny was beat up in the vacant lotJohnny vows he will never allow himself to be beat up againJohnny asks Dally not to be rude to the Soc girlsJohnny shares his desperation about his life and desire to move away from where Socs and greasers live.
- 8. Multiple Choice"Stereotypes are unfair and harmful" is another theme in The Outsiders. Which one of these examples is NOT an example of this theme in the book.All greasers are "hoods"All Socs are unfeeling and cruelGreasers can be good citizensAll Socs have it easy and have no problems
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhen Dallas Winston helps Ponyboy and Johnny hide from the police. This is an example of which theme?Importance of friendshipImportance of familyStereotypes are unfairNone of the above
- 10. Multiple ChoiceCan a bad example of a family demonstrate "the importance of family" as a theme?No. Only good examples of how families should act can reinforce the theme of the importance of family.No. A bad example of a family would represent a different theme in the book.Yes, both good and bad examples of families demonstrate the importance of familiesYes. Anytime a family interaction is in a book it shows the importance of families.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of the theme "the importance of family"?Darry strikes Ponyboy for arguing with himDarry works two jobs to keep the family togetherDarry tells Ponyboy to use his head when leaving a movie theaterPonyboy argues with Darry for yelling at Sodapop
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the themes do you feel is the central idea of the book?Importance of familyImportance of friendshipStereotypes are unfair and harmfulAny of these could be argued as the central idea of the book
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