Characterization

Eric's car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn't getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help.

What character trait does Eric demonstrate?

• panicky

• defeatist

• nonchalant

• resourceful

• skeptical

Katie's mom came home from a long day of work and was so happy that the house had been cleaned.

What character trait describes Katie?

• organized

• happy

• neat

• thoughtful

When the orphanage was damaged, Sarah donated her own money for the repairs.

What character trait describes Sarah?

• sad

• generous

• lazy

• hard-working

Brad spends two to four hours a day grooming himself. This regimen includes an extensive time period during which Brad lovingly admires his appearance in the mirror.

What character trait does Brad demonstrate?

• rebellious

• thoughtful

• narcissistic

• forgiving

• bewildered

After coming home late from a party, Mae's father questioned her. She wanted to tell him that she was studying at a friend's place and lost track of time, but she told him the truth instead: she was at a party.

What character trait does Mae demonstrate?

• deceptive

• clever

• ignorant

• gentle

• trustworthy

Kathy has a big project due in two weeks. She spends the next twelve days interacting with people from her school on social networks. The night before the project is due, she rushes to complete it and gets a C- as a final grade. She was happy with the grade.

What character trait does Kathy demonstrate?

• pessimistic

• studious

• nonchalant

• determined

• shrewd

Orson sat on the couch. He wanted to change the television station, but the controller was all the way at the end of the couch by his feet. Orson sort of scooted toward it and attempted to grab it with his feet. The controller fell and landed several feet away from him. Orson gave up on changing the television station and just watched whatever was playing.

What character trait does Orson demonstrate?

• conceited

• mysterious

• eager

• lethargic

• calm

Brad spends two hours getting ready. "Wow, I look really good!"

What character trait describes Brad?

• good-looking

• clean

• honest

• conceited

Jason is an excellent accountant who works full-time for his best friend's company. A larger accounting firm contacts Jason and offers to pay him twice if he will work for them. Jason thanks the company for their offer but declines. He doesn't even tell his friend that he received the offer.

What character trait does Jason demonstrate?

• gullible

• loyal

• malicious

• industrious

• manipulative

When vandals burned down the orphanage, Ms. Cleary started a fundraising campaign and donated $5,000 dollars of her own money. After nine months of hard work, the funds were raised and the orphanage was rebuilt.

What character trait does Ms. Cleary demonstrate?

• patriotic

• cautious

• demanding

• determined

• annoyed