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Characterization and Character Analysis

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are traits?
a)
the struggles in the plot of a story
b)
all of the events that happen in a story
c)
descriptive adjectives that tell you what a character is like
d)
he places where the story happens
2.
Character:
a)
What the book or story say they look like
b)
refers to qualities, personality, attitude, and actions that reflect what a person believes
c)
descriptive adjectives that tell you what a character is like
d)
is mentioned only briefly 
3.
What can you use to figure out what a character’s traits are? 
a)
what the character says
b)
how other characters react to the character
c)
what the character thinks
d)
all of the above
4.
True or False: Characters can only be humans.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
An author writes, “The girl was very patient.” This is an example of ________. 
a)
the author telling you directly what a character is like 
b)
the author showing you indirectly what a character is like
6.
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
d)
the other characters' reactions to Nicki
7.
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
8.
Read the following sentences from a story. Choose the character trait that best describes Grandpa. 
Grandpa was 85 years old and had gone through many experiences in his life. Everyone in Grandpa’s building went to him for advice. He always had the right answers. He helped people with their problems and gave them great recipes to try. “I’ve never met someone who knows as much as you do, Gramps!” exclaimed Simon. 
a)
wise
b)
fortunate
c)
maginificent
d)
elegant
9.
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.
a)
His sister had an art show coming up.
b)
His sister told him not to peek at her project.
c)
He hoped the project was a painting of him.
d)
Carson followed his sister's rules and did not go into her room.
10.
David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her.   What character trait does David demonstrate? 
a)
honest
b)
friendly
c)
irritated
d)
fearless
11.
Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawn mower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor’s house and filled up his lawn mower with gas. When it still wouldn’t start, Andy lent him his lawn mower.  What character trait does Andy demonstrate? 
a)
honest
b)
friendly
c)
irritated
d)
fearless
12.
None of Doris’ friends trust her.  She often tells lies to make herself look better or to keep herself out of trouble.  For instance, she told her friends that she couldn’t go to the Halloween dance because she was going to a concert.  She was actually grounded and thus unable to go. 

a)
animated
b)
deceitful
c)
critical
d)
happy
13.
Boris shows off frequently. When he got an "A" on his test, he told everyone in class. Yesterday, he told all of his friends about his father’s Jaguar and the vacation home that his family owns in Puerto Rico.  
a)
compassionate
b)
anxious
c)
arrogant
d)
deceitful
14.
What type of character is in conflict or against the protagonist and tries to keep them from achieving their goal?
a)
round character
b)
flat character
c)
dynamic character
d)
antagonist
15.
What character is the main focus of the story? 
a)
dynamic character
b)
round character
c)
protagonist
d)
static character
16.
What type of character undergoes an important change in the story? 
a)
dynamic character
b)
flat character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
17.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

Creative- Katie 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.

d)

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

18.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

Stubborn: Valerie 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.

19.

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, Chris, a student, raised his hand and asked if he could start the test. What character trait does Chris BEST demonstrate?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

Sly- Chris wants to start the test before the other students.

d)

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

20.

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?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

21.

If you were to create your own character, what is one characteristic you would give them?

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