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Gertrude the Great
Story Structure Practice Quiz
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Which is best described as the climax of the story?
Mr. Mister tried to motivate Getrude to work harder.
Gertrude lived in her own house and was happy.
Getrude did just enough to get by.
Gertrude had a dream.
How does Gertrude change after this moment?
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Which of the following is best described as rising action?
Mr. Mister tried to motivate Getrude to work harder.
Gertrude lived in her own house and was happy.
Gertrude began trying her best.
Gertrude had a dream.
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 first paragraph of the story?
Falling Action
Rising Action
Climax
Exposition
Why do you believe this? Explain why your answer.
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Which best describes the part in the story when Gertrude began trying her best?
Exposition
Climax
Rising Action
Falling Action
Which part of the story is it when Gertrude began trying her best? Explain your answer.
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Which is best described as the resolution of the story?
Gertrude had a dream.
Gertrude lived in her own house and was happy.
Getrude did just enough to get by.
Gertrude ignored Mr. Mister.
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?
Gertrude wants to live her own life.
Gertrude is in danger of failing all her classes.
Gertrude struggles to find the motivation to try her best.
Gertrude is being harrased by a rude teacher.
Describe the central conflict in the story using your own words.
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Which best describes the part in the story when Gertrude ignored Mr. Mister?
Climax
Resolution
Falling Action
Rising Action
Why do you believe this? Explain your answer.
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Which is best described as falling action?
Gertrude had a dream.
Gertrude began trying her best.
Gertrude ignored Mr. Mister.
Getrude did just enough to get by.
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 Gertrude lived in her own house and was happy?
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?
You can't pick your family.
Some people have it easy.
Always try your best.
Life is about who you know.
Express the theme or author's message of this story in your own words. Use text to support your answer.
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