Free Printable Character Types

1.

This is a character who changes their personality, attitude, and/or beliefs over time. This change is usually a result of a conflict.

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Dynamic character

d)

Static character

2.

This is a character who does not change or develop over the course of the story.

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Dynamic character

d)

Static character

3.

This figure usually creates a conflict for the main character.

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Dynamic character

d)

Static character

4.

This character is central to the story. The plot revolves around him or her.

a)

Dynamic character

b)

Static character

c)

Protagonist

d)

Antagonist

5.

A well developed, complex character is

a)

round

b)

flat

c)

static

d)

dynamic

6.

A character that, has few traits and is easily described is...

a)

the antagonist

b)

the protagonist

c)

round

d)

flat

7.

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

8.

Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.

a)

Dynamic character

b)

Antagonist

c)

Protagonist

d)

Flat character

9.

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

10.

In this story, Bryan is the main character’s brother. At the beginning of the story, he makes fun of the main character because of her hair cut. At the end of the story, he continues to make fun of the character. Bryan is most likely a

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

protagonist

d)

flat character

11.

In this story, Bryan is the main character’s brother. At the beginning of the story, he makes fun of the main character because of her hair cut. At the end of the story, he continues to make fun of the character. Bryan is most likely a

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

protagonist

d)

flat character

12.

In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.

a)

Flat

b)

Round

c)

Dynamic

d)

foil

13.

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

14.

True or False: A flat character can be described/compared to a static character.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

True or False: The protagonist of the story is usually also a dynamic character.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

TRUE OR FALSE?
In one of the Star Wars movies, a character named Jar Jar Binks remains consistently annoying throughout the film and he does not really change. This makes him a dynamic character.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which one is NOT a character type?

a)

Round

b)

Static

c)

Focused

d)

Flat

e)

Dynamic

18.

TRUE OR FALSE?
Percy Jackson of "The Lightning Thief" series is a character who starts as a "troubled teen" who gets into a lot of mischief. By the end of the story, he turns into a powerful demi-god who helps save the world. This makes him a dynamic character.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

TRUE OR FALSE?
In the Star Wars movies, Anakin Skywalker begins as a Jedi Knight who serves the Galactic Republic, but later serves the evil Galactic Empire when he changes into Darth Vader. In other words, he develops from a "good guy" to a "bad guy." This makes him a dynamic character.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Flat

d)

Antagonist

Character Types

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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