Extracts from Adam's Diary

Based on the following quote, which character trait describes Adam?

"Built me a shelter against the rain, but could not have it to myself in peace. The new creature intruded. When I tried to put it out it shed water out of the holes it looks with, and wiped it away with the back of its paws, and made a noise such as some of the other animals make when they are in distress."

• He is easily annoyed.

• He is concerned.

• He is patient.

• He is competent.

Based on the following quote, what character trait describes Eve?

"She has littered the whole estate with execrable names and offensive signs:

This way to the Whirlpool

This way to Goat Island

Cave of the Winds this way

She says this park would make a tidy summer resort if there was any custom for it."

• Eve is manipulative.

• Eve is curious.

• Eve is creative.

• Eve is maternal.

Based on the following quote, what character trait describes Adam?

"The difference in size warrants the conclusion that it is a different and new kind of animal – a fish, perhaps, though when I put it in the water to see, it sank, and she plunged in and snatched it out before there was opportunity for the experiment to determine the matter. I still think it is a fish, but she is indifferent about what it is, and will not let me have it to try. I do not understand this."

• Adam is dissatisfied.

• Adam is curious.

• Adam is logical.

• Adam is easily angered.

Based on the following quote, what character trait describes Eve?

"She has been climbing that tree again. Clodded her out of it. She said nobody was looking. Seems to consider that a sufficient justification for chancing any dangerous thing."

• Eve is persistent.

• Eve is maternal.

• Eve is creative.

• Eve is logical.

Based on the following quote, what character trait describes Adam?

"I examined its mouth. There is no danger yet: it has only one tooth. It has no tail yet. It makes more noise now than it ever did before – and mainly at night."

• Adam is easily annoyed.

• Adam is curious.

• Adam is logical.

• Adam is dissatisfied.