Thank You M'am and Characterization Test

An author writes, "The boy was greedy." This is an example of:

• the author telling you DIRECTLY what a character is like.
• The author showing you INDIRECTLY what a character is like.

An author reveals that a character is kind through the character's words, thoughts, and actions. This is

• the author telling you DIRECTLY what a character is like.
• The author showing you INDIRECTLY what a character is like.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• "Andy is such a jerk," his sister sighed.
• Andy was rude and usually didn't think of other people's feelings.
• Andy knew he got to the line late but decided to skip ahead anyways.
• "I got here first!" Andy growled at the small child waiting in front of him.

After getting Roger to her home, how does Mrs. Jones show that she trusts Roger?

• She asks him to wash his face.
• She tells him her full name and address.
• She tells her neighbors to keep their doors open.
• She leaves out her purse when she makes dinner.

What type of conflict happens in the first few paragraphs when Roger tries to steal her purse?

• Internal- character vs. self
• External- man vs. man
• External- man vs. nature

Read these statements about the setting. Which statement is true?

• The story takes place at dinner time.
• The story is set in the year 1892.
• The story is set at night.
• The story takes place in the future.

What TWO words best describe Mrs. Jones?

• dismissive
• generous
• mean
• rich
• outspoken

Read this line from Paragraph 25: "Roger looked at the door-looked at the woman-looked at the door- and went to the sink." This line is an example of

• internal conflict
• external conflict
• hyperbole
• simile

Read this sentence from paragraph 22: "Sweat popped out on the boy’s face and he began to struggle. Mrs. Jones stopped, jerked him around in front of her, put a half nelson about his neck, and continued to drag him up the street." These lines are an example of

• internal conflict
• external conflict
• metaphor
• mythology

Why doesn't Mrs. Jones watch Roger and her purse while she cooks?

• She has locked the door so that Roger can't leave.
• She wants to show Roger than she trusts him now.
• Roger knows that she has no money or valuables in her purse.
• Mrs. Jones wants Roger to go to the store for her.