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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?
Gertrude lived in her own house and was happy.
Getrude did just enough to get by.
Gertrude had a dream.
Mr. Mister tried to motivate Getrude to work harder.
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 had a dream.
Gertrude began trying her best.
Gertrude lived in her own house and was happy.
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
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
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?
Falling Action
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
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 lived in her own house and was happy.
Getrude did just enough to get by.
Gertrude ignored Mr. Mister.
Gertrude had a dream.
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 is in danger of failing all her classes.
Gertrude is being harrased by a rude teacher.
Gertrude wants to live her own life.
Gertrude struggles to find the motivation to try her best.
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?
Resolution
Falling Action
Rising Action
Climax
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
Inciting Incident
Rising Action
Resolution
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.
Always try your best.
Some people have it easy.
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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