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What is a theme?
a) where and when the story takes place
b) the message or big idea of the story
c) the problem in the text
d) the creatures or people in the book

You can always tell what the theme of a story is by
a) reading carefully to find where an author directly states it
b) putting the main ideas together in a single sentence
c) researching where and when the author lived
d) examining the characters and plot

Which of the following might be the theme of a story?
a) overcoming a fear
b) a brave young girl pretends to be a soldier
c) some people are afraid of heights
d) I'll get you my pretty, and your little dog, too!

What is the difference between the theme and main idea of a story?
a) A story only has one theme be has more than one main idea
b) The author tells you the theme. You use clues to infer the main idea.
c) The main idea is what a story is about. The theme is the message.
d) There is no difference. They're the same.

True or False: Two stories can share the same theme.
a) true
b) false
c)
d)

Friendship helps people get through hard times. This is an example of a _____________.
a) plot
b) main idea
c) fable
d) theme

True or False: A story cannot have more than one theme.
a) true
b) false
c)
d)

Which of the following would not be considered a theme?
a) be kind to others
b) be brave
c) a mouse helping a lion
d) accept those that are different than you

Which of the following would be the best way to get the theme of friendship across in a story?
a) make the plot a mystery
b) have the characters get to know each other
c) have the characters never meet
d) have the characters overcome a fear

She did the dishes, vacuumed, changed bedding, bathed her son, put him to bed, and felt at peace. What is the theme?
a) She worked hard.
b) A son is hard work.
c) Money is necessary.
d) Family is worth the hard work.

She stayed home to study instead of going to the movies with her friends.
a) Movies are expensive.
b) Make decisions that are good for you.
c) Good friends are hard to find.
d) She needs to study.

Allen stopped his car to pick up the old tire and dirty old bucket from the side of the road.
a) Don't throw out old tires.
b) Allen should save on gas.
c) We all need to take care of the Earth.
d) Garbage is dirty and ugly.

Rose carried the groceries into the house for her elderly neighbor.
a) Be careful with things that don't belong to you.
b) Respect your elders.
c) Be a good neighbor, so they will be good to you.
d) Teach your neighbor to be healthy.

Sue has batteries, a weather radio, bottled water, canned goods, and candles for emergencies.
a) Be prepared
b) Be safe with candles
c) Check expiration dates on cans and batteries
d) Listen for dangerous weather and conditions

Carol bought a cake, balloons, and treats for her husband's birthday.
a) Love can be expensive
b) Celebrate the good things in life
c) Don't make each other angry
d) Money shows the depth of love

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