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Character

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What character trait does Johnathan Demonstrate?
a)
Fun
b)
A show-off
c)
Intelligent
d)
Friendly
2.
What Character Trait does Kahadijia Demonstrate?
a)
Unintelligent
b)
Shy
c)
Sad
d)
Worried
3.
How would you infer someone would feel going into surgery?
a)
nervous
b)
joyful
c)
impressed
d)
angry
4.
Today was Wendell's birthday. He barely slept last night. He jumped out of bed and ran downstairs to the smell of pancakes cooking.
What would Wendell's mood be on his birthday?
a)
Crazy
b)
Fearful
c)
Distant
d)
Excited
5.
Someone who gives a standing ovation at the middle school performance of Homer Simpson goes to the Moon to show their appreciation, is showing:
a)
Grit
b)
Social-Intelligence
c)
Tenacity
d)
Gratitude
6.
Which word is defined as: —a strong desire to know or learn something?
a)
Self-control
b)
Curiosity
c)
Optimism
d)
Toe Fungus
7.
I had to drag myself to school to take my science test; I hadn't slept the night before, I wasn't at my best. I noticed that the classroom was quite empty all around; There were no kids or teachers there; "That's strange," I said and frowned. I sat and wondered what was wrong, then found to my dismay— I was the only kid in school because it was Sunday!

You can guess from this poem that the speaker 
a)
rides the school bus.
b)
likes his or her teacher.
c)
lost a science book.
d)
forgot what day it was.
8.
Snowman I used to have a snowman friend;
He was so short and round;
I dressed him in a cowboy hat
and pretty scarf I found.
I looked for him the next day, but
my snowman friend was gone;
I only found the hat and scarf
there waiting on the lawn.
You can guess from this poem that the speaker was 
a)
bored by playing in the snow.
b)
scared of the missing snowman.
c)
angry about the missing scarf.
d)
sad that the snowman was gone.
9.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly.  She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
10.
What character trait is revealed?
Having had enough, Darren walked up to the bully and stood between him and the smaller kid.  "Enough!"  he said, "This stops today!"
a)
energetic
b)
fearfully
c)
overbearing
d)
bold
11.
Travis began the school year the same as always.  He never studied or completed his homework.  Each report card showed the same poor grades.  Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.
a)
round character
b)
static character
c)
antagonist
d)
dynamic character
12.
What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket.  She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
a)
selfish
b)
sneaky
c)
thrifty
d)
rude
13.
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team.  She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone.  At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team.  By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
a)
dynamic character
b)
flat character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
14.
Not only was Matthew athletic, but he was popular with classmates, avid reader, and a promising musician.
What type of character is Matthew?
a)
flat character
b)
round character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
15.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects.  Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
16.
What type of character trait is shown in the following example?
Trina squinted her eyes at the girl.  No matter how many times she said sorry, Trina could not believe her.
a)
serious
b)
thoughtful
c)
distrustful
d)
worried
17.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag.  After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see is family.  He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
18.
How is this character's traits revealed?
"I know you're going through a tough time right now." Robert said. "But, I want you to know that I'm here for you!"
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
19.
How are this character's traits revealed?
The drama teacher had the class laughing hysterically.  Not only did she change her voice to match the character she was acting out, but she pranced around on stage comically, overly exaggerating her movements.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
20.
How are these characters' traits revealed?
Mrs. Huffington hadn't been able to get around much lately, what with her being 87 years old and all.  Jason saw that her yard was in bad repair.  The hedges needed to be trim and the grass needed to be cut.  Saturday morning, Jason went over and worked in Mrs. Huffington's yard.  After seeing the kindness of this young man, she invited him over for tea and cookies every week.
a)
actions
b)
thougts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters