Character Quiz

What is a character trait?

• qualities or things that explain what the character is like

• opposite emotions that the character feels

• quotes the character says

• what the character does

"Hope was playing on her mom’s iPad earlier today, but now she can’t find it"

What is one action (solution) that the character could do to solve her problem?

Jamie had not finished her homework yet. She was on her way to social studies class and was fearful that she would get an F for the assignment. At the last minute, Jamie started crying and lied about feeling sick. She sat in the nurse’s office until lunch time.

What is one character trait of Jamie’s? Explain.

Jamie had not finished her homework yet. She was on her way to social studies class and was fearful that she would get an F for the assignment. At the last minute, Jamie started crying and lied about feeling sick. She sat in the nurse’s office until lunch time.

What is Jamie's main challenge?

• Jamie was in Ms. Reynolds class

• Jamie was fearful.

• Jamie did not finish her homework.

• Jamie went to the nurse.

Jamie had not finished her homework yet. She was on her way to social studies class and was fearful that she would get an F for the assignment. At the last minute, Jamie started crying and lied about feeling sick. She sat in the nurse’s office until lunch time.

What action does Jamie do in response to this challenge.

• She lie's to her teacher/the nurse about feeling sick and goes to the nurse.

• Jamie was afraid.

• Jamie goes to Ms. Reynolds and ask for help.

• Jamie is excited for Halloween.

Explain Jamie's feelings and emotions.

• Happy because she went to the nurse.

• Afraid because she didn't want to get an F.

• Excited about being in Ms. Reynolds class.

• Silly because it was Halloween.

Daniel was walking through his town’s local shopping center. When he walked past a toy store, he saw two older boys stuffing toys into their pockets. Daniel broke out in a cold sweat because he wanted to fit in with the older boys, but he knew he had to speak up. He walked over to the boys and shook his head. They immediately dropped all the toys out of their pockets and ran out of the door.

What was Daniel's motivation for confronting the boys?

• Daniel wanted to go to a Halloween party.

• Daniel wanted to steal with the boys.

• Daniel knew what they did was wrong. He saw them stealing toys.

• Daniel wanted to be cool so he did not confront the boys.

Daniel was walking through his town’s local shopping center. When he walked past a toy store, he saw two older boys stuffing toys into their pockets. Daniel broke out in a cold sweat because he wanted to fit in with the older boys, but he knew he had to speak up. He walked over to the boys and shook his head. They immediately dropped all the toys out of their pockets and ran out of the door. What is one character trait of Daniel’s? Explain.

• Daniel is creative because he does the dab dance.

• Daniel is excited because it is hallowen.

• Daniel is impatient because he fits in with the boys.

• Daniel is noble because he stands up for what is right.

How does Daniel respond to his challenge?

• Daniel shakes his head at the boys for stealing.

• Daniel walks away.

• Daniel tells a story to the police.

• Daniel calls Ms. Reynolds on the phone.

When we read about characters in a story, what is important for us to know?

• feelings

• motivations

• actions

• all of the above