Character Analysis and Implied Character Traits

Anthony is an excellent accountant who works full time for his best friend's company. A larger accounting firm contacts Anthony and offers to pay him twice what he makes if he will work for them. Anthony thanks them for their offer, but declines. He doesn't even tell his friend that he received the offer. What character trait does Anthony BEST demonstrate?

• Loyal - He declines the offer and doesn't even tell his friend about it.

• Hardworking- He works hard and he gets offered more money.

• Cautious - He does not accept the job offer.

• Adventurous- He accepts the higher job offer and will get more money.

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Victor'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 Victor BEST demonstrate?

• Fun-loving- Victor loves to have adventures.

• Helpless- Victor has no clue what to do in a crisis.

• Resourceful- Victor uses the resources he has: antenna and car battery- to make the best out of a bad situation.

• Daring- Victor is brave and doesn't ask anyone for help and can do everything alone.

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After coming home late from a party, Julie'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 Julie BEST demonstrate?

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Victor has clothes all over the floor of his bedroom. Underneath the clothes on his floor is a pizza box with crusts in it. Underneath the pizza box are pieces to a board game that Victor never put away. Victor takes a seat on his unmade bed with his shoes on and plays video games all night. What character trait does Victor BEST demonstrate?

• Dreamer- Victor is not engaged with reality because he loves video games.

• Messy- Victor does not clean up after himself, and has leftover food and clothes on his floor.

• Rude- Victor does not engage with his friends.

• Spoiled- Victor has everything done for him so he doesn't have to work.

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Anthony saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawnmower running, so Anthony went over to his neighbor's house and filled up his lawnmower with gas. When it still wouldn't start, Anthony lent him his lawnmower. What character trait does Anthony BEST demonstrate?

• Bossy- He thinks his neighbor should use his lawnmower only.

• Helpful- He is kind and offers help with fuel for the lawnmower and later his own lawnmower for his neighbor to use.

• Heroic- Anthony saved the day and played the hero when he saw his friend in trouble so that he could get praise.

• Persistent- Anthony did not give up when things got tough and kept thinking of solutions for his neighbor's struggles with the lawnmower.

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When vandals burned down the orphanage, Ms. Chloe started a fundraising campaign and donated $5,000 of her own money. After nine months of hard work from Ms. Chloe and her team, the funds were raised and the orphanage was rebuilt. What character trait does Ms. Chloe BEST demonstrate?

• Outgoing- Ms. Chloe likes to be involved in others' lives.

• Generous- Ms. Chloe gave her own money, her time, and worked hard for the orphanage.

• Selfish- Ms. Chloe wanted all the credit for saving the orphanage.

• Thoughtful- Ms. Chloe weighed the options and made the best decision to raise money for the orphanage.

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The teacher told the students that they were not to start testing until everyone received all testing materials. The teacher went on to explain that the test booklet was to remain sealed until he had read through all the directions. Immediately after receiving the test booklet, Aiden, a student, raised his hand and asked if he could start the test. What character trait does Aiden BEST demonstrate?

• Hard-working: Aiden wants to make sure he begins working on the test immediately.

• Confident: Aiden is sure he can do well on the test.

• Sly- Aiden wants to start the test before the other students.

• Absent-minded: Aiden wasn't listening to the teacher when the teacher explained the testing procedures.

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Annabelle's mom came home from a long day of work and noticed that the entire house had been cleaned. Mom figured Annabelle must have cleaned it. The strangest thing was that Mom did not even ask Annabelle to clean. Then, Annabelle's mom found a note on the counter from Annabelle asking for permission to sleep at her friend Nataly's house. Annabelle's mom smiled. What character trait does Annabelle BEST demonstrate?

• Energetic- She had the energy to clean the house for her tired mom.

• Proud- Annabelle wanted to show her mom that she could help.

• Creative- Annabelle wants to go to her friend's house for a sleepover and knows she can convince her mom if she does her mom a favor.

• Persistent- Annabelle works hard to convince her mom to let her go to a sleepover after her mom says no at first.

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Victor 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. Victor sort of scooted toward it and attempted to grab it with his feet. The controller fell and landed several feet away from him. Victor quit trying to change the channel and just watched whatever was playing. What character trait does Victor BEST demonstrate?

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It was Halloween and Annabelle was dressed as Princess Rosemary from her favorite TV show, The Princess Club. As Annabelle was collecting candy, she noticed another little girl wearing a Princess Rosemary costume. Annabelle began rolling around on the ground and screaming about how she wanted to be the only Princess Rosemary. Annabelle's tantrum continued long after the other Princess Rosemary vanished from sight. What character trait does Annabelle BEST demonstrate?

• Even-tempered: Annabelle kept her cool when she saw the other girl in the Rosemary costume.

• Spoiled: Annabelle wants to be the only one in the Rosemary costume and hates that she has to "share the spotlight" with another girl.

• Confident: Annabelle knows that she looks the best in the Rosemary costume which is why she wants to be the only one wearing it.

• Stubborn: Annabelle does not want to give in to the other girl in the same Rosemary costume and is determined to be the only girl in the costume.

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