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The Breakaway
Story Structure Practice Quiz
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Which is best described as the climax of the story?
Justin gets accepted to college.
Justin applies for universities.
Kiki talks to Justin about college.
Justin injures his knee while playing basketball.
How does Justin change after this moment?
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Which of the following is best described as rising action?
Justin enrolls at a university in Hawaii.
Justin scores a 24 on the ACT.
Justin is very good at basketball and has a bright future.
Justin lays around watching TV and eating all day.
Identify one example of rising action from the story and explain why it is rising action.
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Which term best describes the moment in the story when Justin injures his knee?
Falling Action
Inciting Incident
Climax
Rising Action
Which part of the story is it when Justin injures his knee? Explain why your answer.
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Which best describes the part in the story when Justin begins to pass all of his classes?
Falling Action
Climax
Rising Action
Moment of Final Suspense
Which part of the story is it when Justin begins to pass his classes? Explain your answer.
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Which is best described as the resolution of the story?
Justin eats on the couch and watches TV all day.
Justin enrolls at a university in Hawaii.
Kiki tells Justin about college.
Justin agrees to play the big guy who injures him.
What is the resolution of this story and why do you think that?
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Which best describes the central conflict in the story?
Justin works to lose the weight that he has gained since his injury.
Justin attempts to beat a larger player at a game of basketball.
Justin struggles to accept his injury and move on with his life.
Justin recovers from his injury and becomes an excellent ball player again.
Describe the central conflict in the story using your own words.
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Which is best described as the moment of final suspense?
Justin is a great basketball player with a bright future.
Justin must score well on the ACT.
Justin injures his knee while playing basketball.
Kiki tells Justin about college.
What was the moment of final suspense in the story and why do you think that?
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Which is best described as falling action?
Justin works hard to improve his GPA.
Justin agrees to play basketball against a larger player.
Justin cheats on the ACT.
Justin is depressed about his injury and watches TV all day.
Identify one example of falling action from the story and explain why it is falling action.
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Which best describes the part in the story when Justin is a good basketball player with a bright future?
Exposition
Resolution
Inciting Incident
Rising Action
Why do you believe this? Explain your answer completely.
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Which best expresses the theme or author's message in this story?
Students should focus their energy on school not sports.
Never let an injury stop you from doing something that you love.
Family members are more important than friends.
When you get a bad break, pick up the pieces and move on.
Express the theme or author's message of this story in your own words. Use text to support your answer.
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