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Characterization Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A character, Nicki, is friendly. The author shows this by having Nicki sit down at a lunch table with a group of kids she doesn’t know and introduce herself. What is the author using to show Nicki’s trait?
a)
Nicki's thoughts
b)
Nicki's feelings
c)
Nicki's actions
2.
A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she’s scared to go on the roller coasters. “No way I’m going on those!” she thinks. Flora’s classmates comment on how she’s shaking and looks pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is ________.
a)
fierce
b)
cowardly
c)
talented
d)
bold
3.
A character, Carson, looks up to his older sister. His sister had an art show coming up. The week before show, she told Carson not to go into her room and peek at her project. Carson followed her rules and didn’t try to go in. “I hope it’s a painting of me!” thought Carson.
What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?

a)
Carson's sister has an art show coming up.
b)
Carson's sister told him not to peek at her project.
c)
Carson followed his sister's rules and didn't go into her room.
d)
Carson hoped the art project was a painting of him.
4.
If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
5.
If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
6.
A character trait is an adjective that describes _________________.
a)
an emotion at a specific point in time
b)
personality
c)
appearance
7.
Which is NOT a character trait?
a)
bossy
b)
scared
c)
responsible
d)
shy
8.
Which of the following is a character trait?
a)
adventurous
b)
tall
c)
sad
d)
irritated
9.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

a)

He tapped his foot anxiously.

b)

"I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.

c)

Frank was a shy, quiet person.

d)

Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

10.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

a)

Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

b)

Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.

c)

Marcia was a nervous person.

d)

Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

11.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

a)

Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.

b)

Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.

c)

Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.

d)

Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

12.
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
13.
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
14.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk.  Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
15.
What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood.  He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward.  After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
a)
impulsive
b)
obsessed
c)
humble
d)
compassionate
16.
What type of characterization is the following example?
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture.  He was bored with the classes discussion of rock formations.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
17.
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
18.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Jake walked around the lunchroom.  For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.
a)
talented
b)
friendly
c)
adventurous
d)
humorous
19.
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
20.
What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa snuck the candy bar into her pocket.  She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
a)
selfish
b)
sneaky
c)
thrifty
d)
rude
21.
What type of characterization is the following example?
Shelly worked hard on Saturday.  She pulled the weeds, planted flowers, and cut the grass.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
22.
"Jeremy looked like a rock star.  He was really tall with perfect blonde hair, ice blue eyes, and this sullen look that drove the girls crazy."
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
c)
Both
23.

How a character looks, is which method of characterization?

a)

Attitude/action/behavior

b)

Inner Thoughts

c)

Physical Description

d)

Reactions

24.

How a character behaves, is which method of characterization?

a)

Action / Attitude /

Behavior

b)

Physical Description

c)

Inner Thoughts

d)

Reactions

25.

What the character thinks and feels, is what type of characterization?

a)

Physical Description

b)

Action / Attitude /

Behavior

c)

Inner Thoughts

d)

Reactions

26.

How other characters react to one another, is what type of characterization?

a)

Speech

b)

Reactions

c)

Inner Thoughts

d)

Physical Description

27.

What the character says and how the character speaks, is what type of characterization?

a)

Physical Description

b)

Action / Attitude / Behavior

c)

Inner Thoughts

d)

Speech

28.
"She was average height with hair the color of burning embers and eyes that were light brown with flecks of green adding to their brightness."
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
c)
Both
29.

It wasn't enough for Christopher to just play with his toys; he always took them apart to see how they worked. Which word best describes Christopher?

a)

curious

b)

joyful

c)

dishonest

d)

mean

30.

As soon as Mrs. Black woke up on Saturday, she made her bed and then cooked breakfast for her family. Mrs. Black gave her dog a bath, and she helped her little sister with her homework.How would you describe Mrs. Black?

a)

selfish

b)

honest

c)

hard working

d)

embarrassed