THE ART OF STORY TELLING – MCQ

Multiple Choice Questions: The Art of Storytelling

1. Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of
   A. entertainment
   B. communication
   C. writing
   D. education
2. Storytelling existed even before the invention of
   A. language
   B. books
   C. writing
   D. schools
3. People use stories to share their
   A. money and power
   B. experiences and culture
   C. jobs and skills
   D. rules and laws
4. Storytelling helps pass culture from one generation to
   A. another
   B. the present
   C. the past
   D. the future only
5. Storytelling is not just about telling
   A. stories
   B. lies
   C. facts
   D. jokes
6. A good story shapes events into a
   A. long report
   B. meaningful narrative
   C. list of facts
   D. summary
7. A good story appeals to the audience’s
   A. memory and logic
   B. marks and grades
   C. feelings and imagination
   D. speed and accuracy
8. Which of the following is NOT a basic element of a story?
   A. Characters
   B. Setting
   C. Grammar
   D. Plot
9. Conflict in a story refers to
   A. the title
   B. the problem or struggle
   C. the ending
   D. the setting
10. The ending of a story usually
    A. begins the story
    B. explains grammar rules
    C. completes the story
    D. introduces characters
11. Oral storytelling means stories told through
    A. writing
    B. speaking
    C. reading
    D. drawing
12. Folk tales and myths are examples of
    A. written storytelling
    B. digital storytelling
    C. oral storytelling
    D. visual storytelling
13. Written storytelling includes
    A. speeches
    B. novels and short stories
    C. conversations
    D. interviews
14. Which of the following is a modern form of storytelling?
    A. Stone carvings
    B. Cave paintings
    C. Digital media
    D. Hand signals
15. Stories are shared through all EXCEPT
    A. books
    B. films
    C. theatre
    D. calculations
16. Stories help people understand difficult ideas in a
    A. confusing way
    B. boring way
    C. simple and memorable way
    D. technical way
17. Stories help us understand other people’s
    A. salaries
    B. feelings and viewpoints
    C. mistakes
    D. marks
18. Storytelling plays an important role in
    A. learning and entertainment
    B. punishment
    C. competition
    D. examination rules
19. One purpose of storytelling is to teach
    A. calculations
    B. spelling only
    C. moral lessons
    D. handwriting
20. Storytelling is useful in learning English because it improves
    A. only writing skills
    B. only speaking skills
    C. all language skills
    D. only reading speed
21. Stories help learners improve vocabulary and
    A. drawing
    B. grammar
    C. memory tricks
    D. handwriting
22. Storytelling makes language learning
    A. difficult
    B. boring
    C. enjoyable and meaningful
    D. stressful
23. Stories encourage learners to think
    A. carelessly
    B. creatively
    C. silently
    D. slowly
24. Learning storytelling improves
    A. punishment skills
    B. communication skills
    C. listening problems
    D. examination fear
25. Storytelling helps people connect better with
    A. books
    B. nature
    C. machines
    D. others

Answer Key

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. C
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. C
17. B
18. A
19. C
20. C
21. B
22. C
23. B
24. B
25. D

Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan

Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan is a teacher, bilingual writer and artist with over two decades of experience in teaching English language and literature. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of English at NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Her blog, ashlit.in brings together academic resources, creative writing in Malayalam and English, and visual art. The platform features lecture notes, study materials, poems, reflections, short prose, and a curated collection of her paintings. Through this space, she seeks to foster learning, creativity, and meaningful engagement with literature and the arts.