FAST Practice Quiz

Comparing Media
Grade 7 Reading
FL B.E.S.T. Standard: ELA.7.R.3.3
10 Questions
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Directions: Read the passages showing how the same content is presented in different media formats. Answer questions about the techniques each format uses and how these choices affect the audience's experience.
The Discovery - Book vs. Film Adaptation

Novel Excerpt:

Amara's hands trembled as she brushed away the final layer of sand. After three months of digging, three months of doubt, there it was - the edge of something ancient and magnificent. Her mind raced through possibilities. Could this actually be the lost temple? The one her grandmother had told stories about, the one other archaeologists had dismissed as legend?

She thought of all the people who had called her foolish - her professors, her colleagues, even her own father. "Chasing myths," they had said. But here, beneath her fingertips, was proof that the myths were real.

The desert wind carried the scent of rain, impossibly, in this dry place. Amara closed her eyes and smiled.

Film Script Notes:

[WIDE SHOT: Desert dig site at golden hour. Wind whips sand.]

[CLOSE-UP: Amara's hands brushing sand. Her breath catches.]

[MUSIC: Soft, building orchestral theme begins.]

[FLASHBACK MONTAGE (10 seconds): Quick cuts - professor shaking head, father looking disappointed, papers marked "REJECTED," Amara alone at night studying maps]

[RETURN: Extreme close-up of carved stone emerging from sand]

[PULL BACK: Amara's face - tears streaming but smiling]

[MUSIC SWELLS. FADE TO BLACK.]

1
In the novel, we learn about Amara's doubters through her thoughts: "Her mind raced... the one other archaeologists had dismissed as legend." How does the FILM convey this same information?
A
Through a narrator reading Amara's thoughts aloud
B
Through a flashback montage showing visual images of rejection
C
Through Amara speaking to another character about her struggles
D
The film does not include this information at all
2
The novel mentions "the scent of rain, impossibly, in this dry place." Why can't the film include this sensory detail as effectively?
A
The film didn't have time to include it
B
Film can only convey sight and sound, not smell
C
The smell wasn't important to the story
D
The director chose to remove it for artistic reasons
3
What technique does the FILM use to create emotional impact that the NOVEL cannot use?
A
Character thoughts and memories
B
Orchestral music that builds and swells
C
Description of the setting
D
Explaining the character's motivation
4
The novel describes Amara's emotions through internal narration: "Her mind raced..." and "She thought of all the people..." What technique does the film use instead to show her emotions?
A
Having her explain her feelings to another character
B
Close-up shots of her face, showing tears and smile
C
Text appearing on screen describing her thoughts
D
A voiceover narrator explaining her feelings
5
The film begins with a "WIDE SHOT" of the desert before moving to close-ups. What is the effect of this technique?
A
It confuses the audience about where the scene takes place
B
It establishes the vast, isolated setting before focusing on the personal moment
C
It shows that the film had a large budget
D
It wastes time that could be spent on character development
6
The novel includes a reference to Amara's grandmother telling stories. The film does NOT include this detail. What is a likely reason for this change?
A
The filmmakers didn't read the whole book
B
The grandmother wasn't important to the story
C
Film must condense content; adding more flashbacks would slow the pacing
D
Film audiences don't care about family history
7
Which medium is BETTER at allowing the audience to imagine what the ancient temple looks like?
A
The novel, because it doesn't show a specific image, allowing reader imagination
B
The film, because it can show exactly what the temple looks like
C
Both are equally good at this
D
Neither is effective at helping the audience imagine
8
The film ends with "MUSIC SWELLS. FADE TO BLACK." What is the purpose of this choice?
A
To signal that the movie is over
B
To create a dramatic, emotional conclusion that leaves the audience with strong feelings
C
To save money on filming additional scenes
D
To confuse the audience about what happens next
9
Compare how the novel and film each establish that Amara has faced doubt and rejection. Explain ONE advantage of each format's approach.
10
If this story were told as a PODCAST (audio only), what would be GAINED and what would be LOST compared to the novel and film versions? Explain your reasoning.
___Multiple Choice (8)
___Written Response (2)
___Total (10)
FAST Success Kit | Grade 7 | FL B.E.S.T. Standard: ELA.7.R.3.3
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