Characterization SOL Practice

Read this sentence from paragraph 2: "Julia relaxed, thinking Mr. Malone would let another tardy slide by." What does this sentence suggest?

• Mr. Malone usually understands Julia's actions.

• Mr. Malone sometimes forgives Julia.

In paragraph 6, Julia's response to the news that she cannot attend the field trip best indicates that she —

• is angry with herself

• regularly attends other events

• disagrees with her teacher

• has a strong interest in music

Which statement is most likely true about Julia's dad?

• He wants Julia to learn from her mistakes.

• He closely observes Julia's behavior.

• He is eager to defend Julia's actions.

• He feels Julia has the ability to do well in school.

At the end of the story, the reader may best conclude that the biggest reward for Julia is —

• proving who really is to blame

• being able to protect her friends

• having her true character understood

• knowing her father spoke with the teachers

Which sentence from the story best shows that Anthony can be responsible?

• Can I go to the grocery store with you, Mom?

• Today is Field Day at the recreation center!

• We have to beat the team that won last year!

• I need to call Caleb so he can find a new partner.

In paragraph 4, the author includes the detail of Mrs. Parker sounding 'a little too patient' to suggest that —

• she is known as a tough teacher

• she is trying hard to be tolerant

• students usually find her voice soothing

• students rarely misbehave in her class

Who is the narrator of this story?

• A) A teenage boy

• B) The father of a young boy

• C) A five-year-old boy

• D) The grandfather of a young boy

Which event most effectively changes Annie's mind about leaving England?

• Realizing that she will soon see her father

• Talking to her best friend about moving away

• Seeing the ship she would be boarding

• Hearing that her father knows interesting people

What makes Annie aware that other passengers are feeling ill?

• The six people gathered at the dinner table

• The captain's order to send people below deck

• The ship's constant lurching in the open sea

• The large pot of gingerroot tea in the galley

Which two characters influenced Annie's comfort during the voyage?

• The cook

• Mrs. Slate

• Mother

• Alice

• The captain