Character Trait Test Prep

Dad jumped up and ran to the closet. When he came back, he had a spool of black thread. Thread didn’t look as painful as pliers. “This is a simple way,” my father said. “Just let me tie this thread around your old tooth.” The conversation between Huey and dad shows that dad is…

• stubborn

• resourceful

• independent

• aggressive

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

I was behind--not only Webb,but everybody. No problem. Within ten strides I picked up three of them. That left Webb. He was farther ahead of me than usual,but that was because of my rotten start. At the halfway mark, where I usually passed him, he was still ahead,and I still didn’t know if I wanted to win. The reader can conclude that the main character is..

• arrogant

• proud

• vain

• superior

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

There was nothing Derrick wouldn’t do. If there was a hill, he would climb it. If there was a bike, he would ride it. If there was a roller coaster, he would conquer it. Derrick’s actions reveal that he is...

• fearful

• cautious

• adventurous

• reckless

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Sarah was always in the gym, doing outdoor activities, or teaching her weekly Zumba classes. She felt as if there wasn’t enough hours in the day. Her friend Kim constantly nagged her about taking a moment to relax. According to the text, Sarah is...

• tough

• energetic

• cool

• tired

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Lisa had always loved cats. If she or her mom found a lost cat, they would always take it in. until someone claimed it. Several owners never showed up, so Lisa and her family just kept the cats. Every summer, she volunteered at the humane society and instead of birthday presents, she always asked people to donate to the local dog shelter. The reader can infer that Lisa is...

• cruel

• harsh

• kind

• compassionate

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

From the time Ryan was a young boy, he knew he wanted to be a doctor. He did his best in every class he took so that he could get into the college of his choice. He didn’t have many friends, but that was probably because he spent all of his free time studying or watching shows about medicine. If you interrupted him during a study session or one of his shows, he would glare at you and ask you to please go away! The reader can conclude that Ryan is ...

• determined

• flexible

• solid

• weak

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

“My spoons are all silver. I’m lucky, I’m told. But how much nicer it would be to have ones made of gold.” “I have a robe made of silk; that much is true. But how much nicer it would be if I could have two.” The reader can infer that the speaker of this poem is...

• mean

• generous

• friendly

• greedy

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Peyton was always coming up with ways to listen to her parents conversations. One time, she wanted to know why her brother got in trouble, so she hid in the closet. She was constantly asking questions and wanted every detail about everything. Based on Peyton’s actions, the reader can conclude...

• inquisitive

• caring

• indifferent

• interested

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

I like to do things all on my own. I don’t need your help I know I’m not grown I can tie my own shoes and fix my own hair. So what, if i'm only nine Mom, Can I have bus fare? The reader can conclude that the poet is...

• allied

• disconnected

• independent

• connected

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

The next day during silent reading, Nick glanced at his teacher, and he noticed that Mrs. Avery’s nose was curved--kind of like the beak of a hawk. So Nick let out a high, squeaky, blackbird “peep!” A minute later Nick did it again,louder. “Peeep!” This time there was a little giggling from the class. The reader can infer that Nick is...

• athletic

• kind

• mean

• mischievous

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3