Character Traits

Erica wanted to be in the same class as her best friend, Meredith. When she finds out they have different fourth grade teachers, she decides this is for the best. She feels optimistic that she will make new friends. What character trait describes Erica?

• depressed

• excited

• hopeful

• worried

When the orthodontist finishes putting braces on Anna's teeth, Anna look in the mirror and smiles. AS she and her mom leave the office, she pictures herself with perfectly straight teeth two years from now. What character trait best describes Anna?

• positive

• depressed

• lonely

• insensitive

Tomorrow was the first day of track practice, and Alex was dreading it. He felt like he was at the base of a mountain, and he knew that it would be impossible for him to reach the peak. He felt made at his dad for making him join the track team. What character trait best describes Alex?

• depressed

• excited

• worried

• shy

After watching the news and seeing the damage caused by the tornado, Carter felt sick to his stomach. His heart hurt for the families that had lost their homes. What character trait describes Carter?

• excited

• compassionate

• insensitive

• gloomy

"Are you crazy? You can't make a speech in front of the entire school." Shannon said. "You st-stutter all the time, remember?" What character trait describes Shannon the best?

• kind

• courageous

• rude

• helpful

Will looked right and then looked left. No one was around. He quickly slid the five dollar bill into his pocket? What character trait BEST describes Will?

• honest

• dishonest

• helpful

• courageous

Even though angry protesters surrounded her, six year old Ruby Bridges walked up the steps and into the school with her head held high. What character trait describes Ruby the BEST?

• shy

• scared

• brave

• depressed

When Nick arrived home from school, he spotted a skinny little kitten on his porch. He went inside and immediately returned with a dish of milk. What character trait BEST describes Nick?

• rude

• helpful

• sneaky

• brave

As John struggled to read the passage out loud, Callie rolled her eyes and sighed loudly. When John read a word incorrectly, Callie immediately corrected him. Which character trait describes Callie?

• unkind

• helpful

• shy

• determined

Even though Max's heart was pounding, he also felt ready. He didn't care if Josh turned around and started teasing him. He was determined to stand up for Brandon. What character trait BEST describes Max?

• confident

• shy

• scared

• timid