Characters Response

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 BEST demonstrate?

• Fun-loving- Eric loves to have adventures.

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

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

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

Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawnmower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor's house and filled up his lawnmower with gas. When it still wouldn't start, Andy lent him his lawnmower. What character trait does Andy 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- Andy saved the day and played the hero when he saw his friend in trouble so that he could get praise.

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

How does Holly's mom feel about the plan that Holly came up with?

• She wants Holly at Drew's party only.

• She does not like the plan Holly made.

• She will not let Holly go to Drew's party.

• She thinks that Holly has a good idea.

Which of the following best describes Holly's relationship with her mom?

• Holly and her mom get along well and listen to each other.

• Holly and her mom argue about everything Holly wants to do.

• Holly and her mom want to go to birthday parties together.

• Holly and her mom try to make each other laugh all the time.

At the beginning of the story, Ellen most likely blushes because...

• she is embarrassed that Steve noticed she never joins in the games.

• she is happy that tetherball is not a game that she can play very well.
  

• she is glad to have found a new friend with whom to watch games.

• she is angry that Steve walked up to her and asked her a question.
  

At the end of the story, why does it say Ellen has found just what she was looking for?

• She has been looking for the yo-yos for a long time.

• She has finally found an activity she can do well.

• She has found a playmate, Steve, who isn't good at anything either.

• She has found that she is good at playing tetherball.

How are Ellen and Steve similar?

• They both want to be good at something.

• They both have a sister in fourth grade.
  

• They are both in the same grade at school.

• They are both good at playing tetherball.

Which of the following best describes Holly?

• She has great ideas but does not like to share them.

• She solves her problem instead of just staying upset.

• She is mad and refuses to go her brother's birthday party.

• She wants her mom to solve all of her problems for her.

What is a character's goal?

• How characters are similar and different

• The character's traits and feelings

• The plot of the story

• What the character is working towards

In the story, Sarah finds a lost puppy and decides to take care of it until she can find its owner. What character trait does Sarah BEST demonstrate?

• A) Careless - Sarah doesn't pay attention to her surroundings.

• B) Compassionate - Sarah shows kindness by taking care of the puppy.

• C) Indifferent - Sarah doesn't care about the puppy's well-being.

• D) Reckless - Sarah makes a hasty decision without thinking.