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Characters & Characterization

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following words could be a character trait?

a)

Clever

b)

Windy

c)

Clear

d)

Forever

2.

Daniel likes to help others. He often volunteers at the homeless shelter and he frequently brings an extra lunch to school to give to a friend. If anyone ever needs help, Daniel is one of the first people to volunteer. He would rather give a present than to get one. The character trait that best describes Daniel is...

a)

Charming

b)

Generous

c)

Lazy

d)

Loyal

3.

The king glared at the scroungy, boy before him. "How dare you steal from the king's court!" he gruffly exclaimed. The trembling boy begged for forgiveness. He explained how he had no home, no food, and nowhere to turn. "Send him to the dungeons!" the king shouted angrily. The character trait that best describes the king is...

a)

loud

b)

Greedy

c)

Cruel

d)

Nagging

4.

Which method of characterization tells what the character SAYS AND DOES?

a)

physical traits

b)

Other character's reactions

c)

speech and behavior

d)

inner thoughts and feelings

5.

Someone who likes to try new or exciting things.

a)

magical

b)

energetic

c)

adventurous

d)

clumsy

6.

Someone who is always accidentally breaking or hitting things.

a)

clumsy

b)

fair

c)

bold

d)

ugly

7.

Someone who is determined to be successful, rich, or famous.

a)

cautious

b)

ambitious

c)

rich

d)

adventurous

8.

Someone who is worried about something.

a)

concerned

b)

clumsy

c)

misinformed

9.

Someone who is always working very hard.

a)

fair

b)

grateful

c)

sluggish

d)

industrious

10.

Someone who is relaxed, calm, and easy to get along with.

a)

easygoing

b)

graceful

c)

fair

d)

adventurous

11.

Someone who always wants to find out about something.

a)

curious

b)

angry

c)

athletic

d)

ambitious

12.

Someone who makes other people laugh.

a)

interesting

b)

intelligent

c)

comical

d)

understanding

13.

It was Tanner's first day at his new school. When his teacher introduced him to the class, he tried hard to make eye contact, but he ended up looking down at the floor.


A character trait for Tanner is --

a)

lazy

b)

shy

c)

stubborn

d)

abrasive

14.

If people think you're funny, then you are

a)

optimistic

b)

popular

c)

amusing

d)

attractive

15.

If you get upset very easily, then you are

a)

considerate

b)

modest

c)

selfish

d)

sensitive

16.

If you only care about yourself, then you are

a)

selfish

b)

unkind

c)

arrogant

17.

If you think things will get better, then you are

a)

optimistic

b)

generous

c)

amusing

18.

Nate is Ellie's older brother. One afternoon they are walking home from school in the snow. The temperature had dropped below freezing and the wind had started blowing hard. Ellie was so cold. Nate was dressed more suitably for the weather than Ellie. He took off his jacket and offered it to her. She gratefully accepted. Nate is now colder, but he's glad Ellie is warm.

a)

kind, considerate, loving

b)

silly, obnoxious, loud

c)

grateful, kind, sad

19.

Nate is Ellie's older brother. One afternoon they are walking home from school in the snow. The temperature had dropped below freezing and the wind had started blowing hard. Ellie was so cold. Nate was dressed more suitably for the weather than Ellie. He took off his jacket and offered it to her. She gratefully accepted. Nate is now colder, but he's glad Ellie is warm.

Where did the story take place?

a)

in the middle of the street

b)

outside while walking home from school

c)

at school in the parking lot

20.

Nate is Ellie's older brother. One afternoon they are walking home from school in the snow. The temperature had dropped below freezing and the wind had started blowing hard. Ellie was so cold. Nate was dressed more suitably for the weather than Ellie. He took off his jacket and offered it to her. She gratefully accepted. Nate is now colder, but he's glad Ellie is warm.

a)

grateful

b)

warm

c)

colder

d)

Ellie