Characterization Quiz

“Well it's to in the morning, kiddo. Another hour and I would have had the police after you.” How is Darry shown in this quote?

• selfish

• overprotective

• obnoxious

• careless

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

“You don’t ever think, not at home or anywhere when it counts.” Is this direct or indirect?

• direct

• indirect

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

“[Two-Bit] had gray eyes and a wide grin, and he couldn’t stop making funny remarks to save his life.” Which adjectives show Two-Bit in this quote?

• jokester

• grumpy

• jealous

• optimistic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“I wouldn’t drink it if I was starving in the desert. Get lost, hood!” What does this quote show about Cherry?

• stubborn

• easy-going

• messy

• hypocritical

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“[Two-Bit] had gray eyes and a wide grin, and he couldn’t stop making funny remarks to save his life” Is this direct or indirect?

• direct

• indirect

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“[Dally’s] eyes were blue, blazing ice, cold with a hatred of the whole world.” Which adjective describes Dally?

• giving

• cruel

• nice

• sensitive

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“Sylvia started hanging onto Johnny and sweet-talking him and Steve got a hold of her if she tried any of her tricks with Johnny he’d personally beat the tar out of her.” What does this quote show about Steve?

• abusive

• humble

• strict

• friendly

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“He had a nervous suspicious look in his eyes, and that beating he got from the Socs didn’t help matters.” Which adjective describes Johnny?

• talkative

• jumpy

• lively

• imaginative

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“Soda put his hand on my shoulder. ‘Easy, Ponyboy. They ain’t gonna hurt you anymore.’” Is this quote direct or indirect?

• direct

• indirect

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“You don’t ever think, not at home or anywhere when it counts.” Which adjective shows Ponyboy?

• bossy

• lazy

• impulsive

• impatient

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3