Character Traits

Character Traits

By C. STRICKLAND

Multiple Choice

Which character trait best describes Anthony?

• thoughtful

• selfish

• clumsy

• patient

Multiple Choice

Anthony probably feels—

• confident

• confused

• embarrassed

• clever

Multiple Choice

The reader can conclude that Anthony’s classmates most likely—

• were angry with Anthony

• felt sorry for Anthony

• thought Anthony did not have breakfast

• thought what happened was funny

Multiple Choice

The reader can conclude that Lisa is—

• greedy

• responsible

• selfish

• grateful

Multiple Choice

Which statement about Mr. Smith is supported by the passage?

• A. He began to worry when he saw the smoke and flames.

• B. He wanted to be brave and put the fire out with a garden hose.

• C. He is angry that the fire woke him up at night.

• D. He wanted to be helpful and care for his neighbors.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the passage supports the answer in Part A?

• A. “...jumped out of bed and shouted, ‘Fire, fire!’”

• B. “‘Crawl to the front door...’”

• C. “...called the fire department and met the family outside with blankets to keep them warm.”

• D. “Twenty seconds later, Hannah’s family was safely out of the house.”

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the passage best shows the bear was careful—

• A. “Flying into a wild rage, the bear used his claws to begin destroying the nest.”

• B. “The bear began to nose around the log cautiously to find out if any bees were at home.”

• C. “The poor bear ran for his life...”

• D. “One day a bear was wandering around the woods...””

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the passage shows that the bear had a bad temper?

• A. “...and was only able to save himself by jumping in a river.”

• B. “...stung the bear sharply on the nose...”

• C. “Flying into a wild rage, the bear used his claws to begin destroying the nest.”

• D. “The bear began to nose around the log cautiously to find out if any bees were at home.”

​Read the note Ms. Little left for Kristen, then answer the questions.

Multiple Choice

What conclusion about Kristen is supported by the

text?

• A. Kristen enjoys taking care of Bailey.

• B. Kristen is trustworthy and reliable.

• C. Kristen is being paid by Ms. Little to pet sit.

• D. Kristen is a forgetful and careless.

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the note supports the answer to

Part A?

• A. “Here is what to do:”

• B. “Give him 2 scoops of dog food...”

• C. “Here are the keys to our house to let yourself in.

  We are so glad that we can count on you!”

• D. “P.S. We’ll bring you back a nice souvenir...”

Multiple Choice

• curious

• angry

Multiple Choice

• confused

• tired

Multiple Choice

• thankful

• annoyed

Multiple Choice

What can the reader tell about Albert as he walks home?

• A. He feels tired because of the long walk home.

• B. He is cautious and wants to make sure nothing bad happens.

• C. He is confident nothing bad will happen to him.

• D. He feels impatient and cannot wait until he gets home.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. “‘Black cats are bad luck! I better be careful while walking home.’”

• B. “‘Maybe black cats are not bad luck after all.’”

• C. “All of a sudden, his feet slipped from under him.”

• D. “He had accidentally stepped on his skateboard that he left on the ground.”

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the story shows Albert wondering if black cats were really all that bad?

• A. “‘Oh no,’ he thought. ‘Black cats are bad luck!’”

• B. “‘I better be careful while walking home.’”

• C. “‘Maybe black cats are not bad luck after all.’”

• D. “He re-tied his shoelaces so he would not trip and fall.”