Free Printable Characterization Challenge

1.

This type of character is vital to the development and resolution of the story.

a)

minor

b)

stock

c)

major

d)

caricature

2.

This type of character is only there to complement major characters.

a)

minor

b)

major

c)

steroetype

d)

damsel in distress

3.

This type of character is two-dimensional, uncomplicated, and does not undergo change.

a)

round

b)

flat

c)

direct

d)

indirect

4.

This type of character is complex and undergoes development.

a)

round

b)

flat

c)

direct

d)

indirect

5.

This type of character undergoes an important change in a story, like The Cowardly Lion or Beast in Beauty and the Beast.

a)

dynamic

b)

static

c)

stock

d)

minor

6.

This type of character remains essentially the same at the end of the story as he or she was in the beginning.

a)

dynamic

b)

static

c)

round

d)

caricature

7.

In this type of characterization, the author SHOWS the reader information about a character.

a)

direct

b)

indirect

c)

protagonist

d)

antagonist

8.

In this type of characterization, the author TELLS the reader information about a character.

a)

direct

b)

indirect

c)

stereotype

d)

minor

9.

Characterization based on the EFFECT one character has on another is ___________.

a)

direct

b)

indirect

c)

major

d)

flat

10.

Identify the type of characterization demonstrated through this line: " . . . he hated all sports and had nothing but contempt for athletes" (14).

a)

direct

b)

indirect

c)

major

d)

stock

11.

Read the following passage:
"We did it! We did it! We did it!" Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.
"Whoa!" her brohter exclaimed, startled. "Well congratulations!"
Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.
Her brother laughed, suprised and amused. "Who are you, and what have you done with me sister, Mei?" he teased.
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?

a)

Mei is outgoing and loud

b)

Mei is timid

c)

Mei is not very athletic

d)

Mei is not usually so boastful and energetic

12.

Read the following passage:
"We did it! We did it! We did it!" Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.
"Whoa!" her brohter exclaimed, startled. "Well congratulations!"
Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.
Her brother laughed, suprised and amused. "Who are you, and what have you done with me sister, Mei?" he teased.
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?

a)

Mei is outgoing and loud

b)

Mei is timid

c)

Mei is not very athletic

d)

Mei is not usually so boastful and energetic

13.

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

14.

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

15.

Based on the following description of Dee, which inference can you make about her? “She used to read to us without pity; forcing words, lies, other folks’ habits, whole lives upon us two, sitting trapped and ignorant underneath her voice.”

a)

She knew how important it was to educate her mother and sister.

b)

The stories she told were meant to frighten her family and keep them awake at night.

c)

Dee found many ways to show her mother and sister that she was smarter than they were.

d)

Because she could read so well, Dee probably would make a fine teacher.

16.

Which inference can you make about Maggie from the following description? “‘How do I look, Mama?’ Maggie says, showing just enough of her thin body enveloped in pink skirt and red blouse for me to know she’s there, almost hidden by the door.”

a)

Being unsure of herself, Maggie needed her mother to tell her she looked nice.

b)

No matter what she wore, Maggie always wanted her mother to compliment her.

c)

Because Maggie was small and thin, she liked to wear bright colors to stand out.

d)

The door was so heavy that Maggie could not open it herself.

17.

How well do you understand direct and indirect characterization?

a)

I'm good. I don't need any help

b)

I understand, but still need help

c)

I need a lot of help

d)

I'm completely lost

18.

Indicates the author’s attitude or feelings toward what he/she has written or the subject/topic of the text.

a)

Indirect Characterization

b)

Mood

c)

Tone

d)

Direct Characterization

19.

A struggle with forces beyond one’s control or a struggle between opposing forces.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

Direct Characterization

c)

External Conflict

d)

Situational Irony

20.

An emotional or ethical struggle.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

c)

Situational Irony

d)

Dramatic Irony

21.

What can you learn about Sally from this quote:

"Sally ran quickly; she didn't want to miss out on band class!"

a)

Sally is a fast runner

b)

Sally enjoys band class

c)

Sally is bad at time management and is always late

d)

Sally hates school

22.

What can you learn about John from this quote:

"John put his hair under a baseball cap for the day. He threw on yesterdays jeans and decided that was good enough to head out."

a)

John puts a lot of effort into his appearance

b)

John is athletic

c)

John doesn't prioritize his outfits and how he looks

d)

John wants to become a doctor

23.

What can you learn about the Sam from this quote:

"After Sam had called them over dramatic, Darren and Kai hadn't spoken a word to each other or Sam."

a)

Sam is an energetic person

b)

Sam may not be the best friend

c)

Sam helps out others

d)

Sam is a thoughtful person

24.

Read the following passage and decide if it is a better example of direct or indirect characterization.

Peter wasn't interested in the TV show that was playing, but the remote control was all the way across the room, so he just watched it anyway. Jan would be home soon, and she could fetch it for him then.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

25.

What can you infer about this character through indirect characterization? Whenever anyone tries to speak to Diana, she says, "You don't know me," rolls her eyes, and walks away.

a)

Dee has a difficult home life.

b)

Dee is rude and thinks she is better than everyone else.

c)

Dee has eye problems.

d)

Dee has a lot of friends.

26.

Which types of indirect characterization are at play in the passage below? (Hint: there are 2 correct answers!)

Amanda arrived early to the meeting with her hair in a pristine ballerina bun and a Montblanc pen tucked behind her ear. Before she sat down, she smoothed out her pinstriped pencil skirt.

a)

Speech

b)

Thoughts

c)

Effect on others

d)

Actions

e)

Looks

27.

Which type of indirect characterization is at play in the passage below?

Even though, in Maryana's opinion, David was a hard worker, she hated sharing her cubicle with him. He was too cheerful, which she found annoying.

a)

Speech

b)

Thoughts

c)

Effect on others

d)

Actions

e)

Looks

28.

Jared got off the train from his small farm village. He was now in the big city. An unshaven man with a trench coat with several holes in it approached Jared and told him that he was a police officer and that he needed to see Jared's wallet. Jared did not think that the man looked like a police officer, but he didn't want to get arrested on his first day in the city, so Jared reached into the front pocket of his overalls and gave the man his wallet. The man promptly ran away leaving Jared with no money.

What character trait best describes Jared?

a)

naive

b)

honest

c)

smart

d)

hard-working

29.

Jason is an excellent accountant who works full-time for his best friend's company. A larger accounting firm contacts Jason and offers to pay him twice what he makes if he will work for them. Jason thanks them for their offer but declines. He doesn't even tell his friend that he received the offer.

What trait best describes Jason in this scenario?

a)

loyal

b)

honest

c)

hard-working

d)

greedy

30.

Eric's car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn't getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help.

What trait best describes Eric's character in this scenario?

a)

unprepared

b)

resourceful

c)

smart

d)

cursed

Characterization Challenge

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 50mins

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