Vocabulary - Types of Stories Quiz

This is a very basic quiz I sometimes used while teaching Little Red Riding Hood and The Princess Bride so that students would know the kinds of stories we were reading. I'd at least give it as a pre-reading assignment.

 

 

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Types of Stories

Quiz Directions

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1.
1 pt(s).
A fable is:
correct answer choice answer choice you marked A. A simple story illustrating a moral lesson. Often, animals are used.
B. A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures.
C. When you lie to someone, even if it's a nice lie, like telling your friend she looks good in corn rows.
D. A story told in oral tradition with no obvious ending.
 
 

 
2.
1 pt(s).
A parable is:
A. A fanciful and greatly exaggerated story.
correct answer choice answer choice you marked B. A simple story illustrating a moral (often religious) lesson.
C. A small creature that feeds off human flesh.
D. The first half of a fable.
 
 

 
3.
1 pt(s).
An allegory is:
A. An ancient story with supernatural beings, ancestors, and heroes.
B. A ficticious, highly fanciful story of explanation
correct answer choice answer choice you marked C. A simple story illustrating a moral (or religious) lesson
D. A horror story that is very gory; oh, glory, glory!
 
 

 
4.
1 pt(s).
What's the best way to describe a fairy tale?
A. A story told by a fairy--they're real.
correct answer choice answer choice you marked B. A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures.
C. A story told to a fairy, like if you get lost in the woods and meet one.
D. A tale that must have a fairy as a main character
 
 

 
5.
1 pt(s).
A folktale is usually first part of what tradition?
A. written
correct answer choice answer choice you marked B. oral
C. Catholic
D. none
 
 

 
6.
1 pt(s).
Babe Ruth pointing to the outfield and "calling his shot" is an unverified story believed to be historical, or a _____________.
A. folktale
B. parable
C. fairy tale
correct answer choice answer choice you marked D. legend
 
 

 
7.
1 pt(s).
Choose the best answer: What might be found in a myth?
A. sugar, spice, and everything nice
B. cartoon characters
correct answer choice answer choice you marked C. supernatural beings, ancestors, or heroes
D. financial assistants, bankers, stockbrokers
 
 

 

Quiz Answer Key | Go back
 
Types of Stories

Quiz Directions

 Questions
 

 
1.
1 pt(s).
A fable is:
correct answer choice answer choice you marked A. A simple story illustrating a moral lesson. Often, animals are used.
B. A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures.
C. When you lie to someone, even if it's a nice lie, like telling your friend she looks good in corn rows.
D. A story told in oral tradition with no obvious ending.
 
 

 
2.
1 pt(s).
A parable is:
A. A fanciful and greatly exaggerated story.
correct answer choice answer choice you marked B. A simple story illustrating a moral (often religious) lesson.
C. A small creature that feeds off human flesh.
D. The first half of a fable.
 
 

 
3.
1 pt(s).
An allegory is:
A. An ancient story with supernatural beings, ancestors, and heroes.
B. A ficticious, highly fanciful story of explanation
correct answer choice answer choice you marked C. A simple story illustrating a moral (or religious) lesson
D. A horror story that is very gory; oh, glory, glory!
 
 

 
4.
1 pt(s).
What's the best way to describe a fairy tale?
A. A story told by a fairy--they're real.
correct answer choice answer choice you marked B. A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures.
C. A story told to a fairy, like if you get lost in the woods and meet one.
D. A tale that must have a fairy as a main character
 
 

 
5.
1 pt(s).
A folktale is usually first part of what tradition?
A. written
correct answer choice answer choice you marked B. oral
C. Catholic
D. none
 
 

 
6.
1 pt(s).
Babe Ruth pointing to the outfield and "calling his shot" is an unverified story believed to be historical, or a _____________.
A. folktale
B. parable
C. fairy tale
correct answer choice answer choice you marked D. legend
 
 

 
7.
1 pt(s).
Choose the best answer: What might be found in a myth?
A. sugar, spice, and everything nice
B. cartoon characters
correct answer choice answer choice you marked C. supernatural beings, ancestors, or heroes
D. financial assistants, bankers, stockbrokers