Characterization

Sebastian's mouth twitched, and his fingernails were all bitten short.

• happy

• dishonest

• brave

• nervous

“I know the answer!” Mila shouted at her friend. “I wasn't born yesterday!” Mila is:

• unfriendly

• confident

• coy

• oversensitive

When he saw his baby brother sniffling in a corner, Nathan patted the seat next to him. “Wanna play?” Nathan is:

• sheepish

• nervous

• lonely

• sympathetic

Too lazy to actually reach for it, Lucio just stared wishfully at the TV remote. Lucio is:

• confused

• eager

• inactive

• unruly

Once Mama had made up her mind about the dog, Ean knew it’d be a waste of time to ask again. Mama is:

• stubborn

• brilliant

• shy

• brave

Annette peeked into the package and thought she might explode. “An iPad! You got me my own iPad?” Annette is:

• anxious

• excited

• sensitive

• meek

Math came easily to Roberto, as it did to his mother, his grandmother, and all of Ruelas' before them. Roberto is:

• bored

• gullible

• old

• intelligent

His eyes--how they twinkled! his dimples how merry. His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry. He is:

• frightened

• perplexed

• mournful

• jolly

Squeaky was a skinny girl with a squeaky voice – which, of course, is how she got her nickname. Is this Direct or Indirect Characterization (S.T.E.A.L) ?

• Direct

• Indirect

Caitlin could see the new girl struggling to find her way to her next class. Remembering what it felt like to be the new kid, she went back, extended her hand to the girl and said, “Hi, I’m Caitlin. Need some help?”Is this Direct or Indirect Characterization (S.T.E.A.L) ?

• Direct

• Indirect