"Hide and Seek" Character Analysis

Which statement best describes Kyle's feelings about the last day of school?

• Kyle dislikes the last day of school because it is too emotional for him.

• Kyle is excited about the last day of school because he enjoys summertime.

• Kyle does not care that it is the last day of school because it is like any other day.

• Kyle is anxious about the last day of school because he will miss everyone over the summer.

Which line best describes Kyle's attitude towards his mother's hug?

• "...but that didn't help, so now we just tolerate it." (P 6)

• "An annoying tear sneaks out of her eye as she kisses my forehead and opens the door." (P 8)

• "I gave up fighting the morning hug last year. It's easier to just do it and get it over with." (P 4)

• "I love my mom, but I don't understand how she can always be so happy and so positive before the sun comes up." (P 3)

How does Kyle's mother appear to him in the morning?

• Tired and slow.

• Irritable and grumpy.

• Happy and positive.

• Indifferent and quiet.

What is the relationship between Kendall and the narrator, Kyle?

• Cousins

• Boyfriend and girlfriend

• Best friends

• Classmates only

How does the narrator feel about the teasing from classmates regarding his relationship with Kendall?

• He finds it amusing

• He is indifferent

• He is confused

• He tolerates it

Why does Kyle's mom seem emotional in paragraph 8?

• Kyle is leaving for college

• Kyle is moving to a new house

• Kyle is going to be a middle schooler

• Kyle won a prize

According to the text, what is Kyle's favorite part about Hide and Seek?

• Winning the game

• Spending a few more minutes with friends

• Getting home to his mom

• Filling up his summer with plans

While walking Kendall to school, she surprises him with what piece of information?

• That she doesn't plan to walk to middle school with him

• Where she plans to hide during Hide and Seek

• That she wants to kiss him later

• That she has a secret crush on Jackson

Which word does Kyle use to describe Kendall's smile when she talks about her hiding spot?

• Nervous

• Everyday smile

• Funny

• Sneaky

Which word best describes Kendall?

• Sneaky

• Lively

• Quiet

• Rude