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Week 4 - Characterization

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Character traits are adjectives that describe the qualities of a character. 
Read the following passage from a story: 
Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy's friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest, and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria "Buster". "Because you are always busting things up," she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride. 
Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria's traits?
a)
forgetful
b)
confused
c)
bold
d)
shy
2.
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
3.
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
4.

She saw the old lady struggling with the heavy bags and she offered to carry them for her.

What trait does this show about the underlined character?

a)

Angry

b)

Jealous

c)

Helpful

d)

Funny

5.

No one want to play with Lena because she always tells everyone else what to do. She insists that everyone do things her way and will not listen to anyone else's ideas.

Which word best characterizes Lena?

a)

impolite

b)

cruel

c)

bossy

d)

irresponsible

6.

The dragon stood beside the treasure, fiercely protecting it. No one would be able to take it from him.


Which word characterizes the dragon?

a)

Creative

b)

Afraid

c)

Determined

d)

Nervous

7.

She stroked the kitten's fur and made sure it felt safe.

Which word best characterizes the underlined person?

a)

Strong

b)

Creative

c)

Anxious

d)

Loving

8.

The explorer marched through the jungle to discover the ancient ruins.

Which word best characterizes the explorer?

a)

Awkward

b)

Brave

c)

Afraid

d)

Surprised

9.

The earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains is called _______________.

a)

paleontology

b)

inaudible

c)

autonomous

d)

biodiversidy

10.

If something is _______________, it is impossible to hear.

a)

inaudible

b)

autonomous

c)

biodiversidy

d)

transcribe

11.

An ______________ person makes decisions for him or her self without being influenced by anyone else

a)

autonomous

b)

paleontology

c)

inaudible

d)

biodiversity

12.

_____________ is the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat.

a)

biodiversity

b)

paleontology

c)

inaudible

d)

transcribe

13.

If you _____________ something, such as a speech or other text, you write it or type it in full.

a)

transcribe

b)

paleontology

c)

inaudible

d)

biodiversity