Characterization Review

Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.
Based on the sentences above, which character trait best describes Jake?

• Selfish
• Selfless
• Cautious
• Reluctant

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Our teacher asked us to do a project but it's so __________, we have no idea what she wants us to do and are worried that we will get a bad grade.
Which of the following words would NOT fit into the sentence above?

• Unclear
• Understandable
• Vague
• Confusing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The children were perched on the edge of the sofa arms, waiting to hop off and land on the next unlucky passerby. 
What does the author mean when he uses the word perched?

• Falling
• Sleeping
• Jumping
• Resting

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

 Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training.
Based on the sentences above, which character trait best describes Craig?

• Motivated
• Indifferent
• Disinterested
• Unreliable

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Anna volunteered to help Kylie clean her house. When Anna washed the mirrors, Kylie asked her if she used paper towels instead of newspapers. When Anna admitted that she had, Kylie asked her to redo them. Then, while Anna was sweeping, Kylie corrected her on her technique. "Don't just push the dirt around, Anna. SWEEP it," Kylie told Anna. 
Based on the sentences above, which character trait best describes Kyle?

• Empathetic
• Indifferent
• Bossy
• Appreciative

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Elaine signed as she looked out at the storm clouds rolling in.  "It's going to be a really gloomy, __________ day," she thought to herself.

• Dismal
• Devious
• Vague
• Elated

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

When the other moms heard about how Charlene had won the baking contest, her email box was flooded with inquiries for her award winning muffin recipe.
What does the author mean when he uses the word inquires?

• Questions
• Requests
• Money
• Orders

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Anna volunteered to help Kylie clean her house. When Anna washed the mirrors, Kylie asked her if she used paper towels instead of newspapers. When Anna admitted that she had, Kylie asked her to redo them. Then, while Anna was sweeping, Kylie corrected her on her technique. "Don't just push the dirt around, Anna. SWEEP it," Kylie told Anna. 
Based on the sentences above, which character trait best describes Anna?

• Honest
• Defiant
• Indifferent
• Dismal

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.
Based on the sentences above, which character trait best describes Cassie?

• Annoyed
• Thankful
• Cold
• Selfish

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Once someone acts ________ it's very hard for them to be trusted.  Make sure that you are always honest.
Which of the following words CANNOT be put into the sentence?

• Sneaky
• Devious
• Dismal
• Mischievous

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4