Character Traits and Aspirations in Literature

The transcript is a narrative about Diese Malone, a 12-year-old girl, writing an essay about her family for her teacher, Mrs. Needham. It describes her family members, their traits, and interactions, particularly focusing on her brother Jimmy and her father Roscoe. The story includes a birthday celebration for Jimmy, highlighting the family's love and support. Diese reflects on her own traits and concludes her essay with a family motto about their journey to a place called 'wonderful.'

What phrase does the protagonist wish to start every essay with?

• Once upon a time

• In the beginning

• In a galaxy far, far away

• Long ago in a distant land

What is the protagonist's mother's most endearing trait?

• Her job at the bank

• Being the glue of the family

• Her beauty

• Her intelligence

How does the protagonist describe her brother Jimmy's singing?

• Like a rock star

• Like a whisper

• With the voice of an angel

• As a loud noise

What is the father's most annoying trait according to the protagonist?

• His storytelling

• His alliteration

• His singing

• His silence

What does Jimmy dream of becoming?

• A famous singer

• A rocket ship pilot

• A teacher

• A tall man with muscles

What gift does the protagonist receive on her birthday?

• A dictionary and thesaurus

• A new dress

• A bicycle

• A book of poems

What is the protagonist's most annoying trait according to others?

• Being too athletic

• Being too quiet

• Being too artistic

• Being too friendly with teachers

What is the protagonist's dream profession?

• A singer

• A writer

• A teacher

• A scientist