Characterization in Tangerine

Based on Paul's explanation for why it rains all the time, the reader can infer he is ---

• imaginative

• scared

• strong

• intelligent

Mrs. Fisher hosted a meeting to talk about cancelling afternoon football practices. The reader can infer she is ---

• fragile

• delicate

• determined

• enthusiastic

Because Erik ignores Paul when he arrives at the house, the reader can infer Erik ---

• doesn't acknowledge people.

• didn't see Paul.

• loves Paul.

• has a strained relationship with Paul.

Erik's dad only became invested in him when he realized Erik was a good placekicker. What does this say about Erik's dad?

• His job doesn't keep him busy.

• He's living his dream via Erik.

• He doesn't like soccer.

• He doesn't play football.

Based on Mr. Fisher's silence at the meeting, the reader can infer --

• he doesn't care about football.

• he cares about what people will say.

• he agreed with his wife.

• he doesn't think his opinion matters.

When Mike died, Erik and Arthur laugh about it in the backyard. Which word could be used to describe the boys?

• apathetic

• enthusiastic

• frightened

• sorrowful

Paul is sure he has made the soccer team as the goaltender. What does this say about him?

• He can see the future.

• He's confident in his ability.

• He doesn't know how to play.

• He loves to play soccer.

"I thought to myself, OK, here we are. How long did it take Dad to get to his favorite topic, the Erik Fisher Football Dream?" (p. 11) What do Paul's thoughts say about him?

• He is disappointed Erik doesn't play soccer.

• He doesn't care about his father.

• He is annoyed with how important Erik and football are to his father.

• He is happy for Erik's football dream.

"I thought to myself, OK, here we are. How long did it take Dad to get to his favorite topic, the Erik Fisher Football Dream?" (p. 11) What do Paul's thoughts say about Mr. Fisher?

• He only cares about Paul and soccer.

• He only cares about Erik and football.

• He doesn't have a job.

• He was a football star in college.

"Mom eyed the field with alarm. 'How would you ever know if there were some emergency out here?'" (p. 26) What do Mrs. Fisher's words say about her?

• She is enthusiastic.

• She's very cautious.

• She is curious.

• She is ignorant.