The Mystery of the Humming Box - Character archetypes (Grade 6)
Passage
•
English
•
6th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Hard
Angela Lock
FREE Resource
8 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Norman first find under the tarp in the garage?
A broken radio
A strange, humming metal box
A homemade planetarium
A communication device for aliens
Answer explanation
The passage states, 'In the corner, under a dusty tarp, sat a strange metal box. It was giving off a low, steady hum.' This is what Norman initially finds.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Sloan’s main concern when Norman finds the box?
That it is boring
That it belongs to someone else
That it could be dangerous or broken
That it will be too complicated to figure out
Answer explanation
Sloan shows her cautious nature by saying, 'Are you sure you should be touching that, Norman? It could be dangerous.' and suggesting it might be a 'broken radio.'
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of Norman's lines best shows he fits the 'Discoverer' archetype?
“Sloan, you have to see this!”
“Found it!”
“But what if it’s something amazing? We have to find out!”
“I don’t know!”
Answer explanation
This line clearly shows his motivation is driven by curiosity and the possibility of finding something wonderful, which are key traits of a 'Discoverer' or 'Explorer' archetype.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the very first thing that happens after Norman flicks the switch?
A map of the stars appears.
The humming stops.
A soft blue light glows.
Sloan says 'Wow.'
Answer explanation
The text says, 'With a deep breath, he flicked the switch. The humming stopped. For a second, nothing happened.' This was the immediate effect.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The dialogue between Norman and Sloan creates tension because they have different...
friends
hobbies
favorite subjects in school
approaches to the unknown
Answer explanation
The tension comes from their conflicting character archetypes. Norman is a curious discoverer who wants to dive in, while Sloan is a cautious skeptic who wants to be logical and safe.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following traits and motivations based on which character they describe.
Groups:
(a) Norman (The Discoverer)
,
(b) Sloan (The Skeptic)
Wants to discover something amazing
Sees the box as an adventure
Worries about danger
Driven by curiosity
Suggests a practical explanation (broken radio)
Prefers to be logical
Answer explanation
The items are sorted based on the character archetypes revealed in the passage. Norman is consistently portrayed as curious and adventurous, while Sloan is portrayed as cautious, logical, and practical.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each character's line of dialogue to the motivation it reveals.
Shows a desire for caution and practical thinking
“Wow... It is something amazing.”
Reveals an imaginative and hopeful personality
“A discovery is waiting to happen!”
Expresses a strong drive for exploration
“Let’s be logical, Norman.”
Indicates a change from skepticism to awe
“It must be some kind of secret device!”
Answer explanation
Each line of dialogue directly reflects a core aspect of the character's archetype or their change in perspective. Norman's lines show his imaginative and curious nature, while Sloan's lines show her logical approach and eventual surprise.
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Microsoft
or continue with
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?
