Character Analysis: Delve into the World of Literary Characters

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a key feature of a dynamic character?

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They stay the same throughout the story.

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They change and grow over time.

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They have a clear flaw or weakness.

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They are important to the plot.

Question 2

Read this: 'Sarah was always smiling and kind. She loved to help people and never whined.' Which of these best describes Sarah?

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Upbeat

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Downbeat

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Mean

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Shy

Question 3

Read this: 'Maria's fists were clenched, and she glared at her enemy.' What does this tell you about Maria?

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She's feeling angry and ready to fight.

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She's feeling scared and wants to run away.

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She's feeling happy and can't wait to play.

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She's feeling sad and wants to cry.

Question 4

What's the best way to write a character analysis?

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Use details from the story to explain your analysis.

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Only talk about what the character looks like.

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Tell the story from the character's point of view.

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Make up your own facts about the character.

Question 5

Read this conversation: 'Emily: Nothing scares me!' 'John: What about spiders?' 'Emily: Okay, maybe just a little...' What does this show about Emily?

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She's brave, but there are some things that scare her.

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She's not afraid of anything at all.

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She's lying about being brave.

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She's too shy to admit her fears.

Question 6

How does the place where a story happens affect the characters?

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It can make them think, feel, and act differently.

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It doesn't affect them at all.

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It only affects the less important characters.

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It's just a background and doesn't interact with them.

Question 7

Which characteristic is not essential for understanding a character in a story?

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Character's favorite color

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Character's motivations

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Character's actions

Question 8

Which character trait best describes the main character in the story, Harry Potter?

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Brave

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Clumsy

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Smart

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Shy

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a reliable method for analyzing a character's traits?

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Assuming based on their appearance

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Examining their dialogue and actions

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Making inferences from their thoughts and feelings

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Comparing them to other characters in the story

Question 10

Which technique can be used to describe a character's appearance and personality?

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Characterization

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Similes

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Metaphors

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Foreshadowing

Question 11

Which of the following is a limitation of character analysis?

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It can be subjective and vary from reader to reader

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It can only be used for characters in stories

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It is a very difficult skill to learn

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It is not useful for understanding real people

Question 12

What is the main purpose of character analysis?

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To understand the role of characters in a story

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To judge whether a character is good or bad

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To create our own characters based on the ones we analyze

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To make the story more enjoyable

Question 13

When we analyze a character, we should think about:

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Both B and C

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How they look

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What they think and feel

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How they interact with others

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a character who does not change?

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They are always kind and helpful

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They become more confident as the story goes on

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They are shy at first but later become outgoing

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They change their mind about something important

Question 15

Character development means:

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How a character changes over time

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How a character looks

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How a character talks to others

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How a character moves

Question 16

In 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,' which character shows bravery and courage?

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Peter

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Lucy

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Edmund

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Susan

Question 17

In 'Cinderella,' how did the stepsisters' actions demonstrate their personalities?

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They were selfish and cruel

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They were kind and helpful

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They were shy and timid

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They were lazy and unbothered

Question 18

In 'Charlotte's Web,' how does the author use dialogue to reveal character personalities?

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By using informal language

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By using formal language

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By giving different accents to each character

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By having characters deliver long speeches

Question 19

In 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,' which character embodies loyalty and friendship?

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Ron Weasley

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Draco Malfoy

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Neville Longbottom

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Hermione Granger

Question 20

Who is someone who is always kind and helpful to others?

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Compassionate

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Brave

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Stubborn

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Greedy

Question 21

In a story, who faces the main problem?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Setting

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Theme

Question 22

Which action shows someone is sorry?

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Apologizing

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Laughing

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Yelling

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Ignoring others

Question 23

What is the main idea or message in a story called?

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Theme

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Conflict

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Plot

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Resolution

Question 24

Which is NOT a character weakness?

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Courage

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Pride

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Greed

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Envy

Question 25

Who stays the same throughout a story?

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A character who remains the same

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A character who undergoes a significant personality change

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A character who is always kind and helpful

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A character who is motivated by greed

Question 26

Main Conflict in "The Outsiders"

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Clash between the Greasers and Socs

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Tension between Ponyboy and his brothers

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Dally's struggles with the world

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Rivalry between Cherry and Marcia

Question 27

Reason for Character Analysis

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To learn why characters behave the way they do

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To guess what characters will do next

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To judge whether characters are good or bad

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To draw pictures of characters

Question 28

Identifying the Protagonist

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The main character of the story

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The bad guy in the story

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A character who helps the main character

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A character who makes trouble for the main character

Question 29

Which of these actions would be characteristic of a brave character?

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Standing up for what they believe in, even if it's unpopular

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Hiding behind others when faced with danger

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Running away from challenges

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Making excuses to avoid responsibility

Question 30

If a character is described as being 'stubborn,' what does this suggest about their behavior?

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They are likely to insist on their own way, even if it's not the best.

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They are likely to change their mind easily.

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They are likely to be very open-minded and listen to others.

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They are likely to give up easily when faced with obstacles.

Question 31

In a story, the protagonist is typically the character who:

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Faces the main conflict and drives the plot forward

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Provides support and advice to the protagonist

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Opposes the protagonist and creates obstacles

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Observes the events of the story from a distance

Question 32

Which of these is a 'direct' characterization method?

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When the author tells us directly about the character's traits

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When the author shows us the character's actions and lets us infer their traits

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When other characters share their opinions about the character

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When the character reveals their own thoughts and feelings through dialogue

Question 33

If a character is described as being 'complex,' it means that they:

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Are difficult to understand and have many different sides to their personality

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Have only one or two main personality traits

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Are always predictable in their actions

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Are always consistent in their beliefs

Question 34

When an author uses 'foreshadowing' to develop a character, they:

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Give clues about future events related to the character

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Provide direct information about the character's personality

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Use symbols to represent the character's traits

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Use flashbacks to show the character's past

Question 35

Which of these is an example of a dynamic character?

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A character who grows and changes over time

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A character who remains the same throughout the story

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A character who is introduced at the end of the story

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A character who is always happy

Question 36

What is the primary goal of a protagonist in a story often?

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To overcome obstacles

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To help others

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To find love

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To solve a mystery

Question 37

Which of these is a good example of a character's motivation?

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The character wants to win a race.

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The character is afraid of heights.

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The character is a friendly person.

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The character has blue eyes.

Question 38

What is the main reason for identifying a character's motivation?

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To understand their actions

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To predict their future behavior

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To determine the theme of the story

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To evaluate the writing style of the author

Question 39

Which character trait describes someone who always tells the truth, even when it's hard?

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Truthful

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Courageous

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Caring

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Humorous

Question 40

Which action shows the character trait of kindness?

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Helping someone who needs it

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Making fun of people

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Ignoring others' feelings

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Being selfish

Question 41

Making inferences about a character means:

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Using clues to form ideas

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Guessing thoughts and feelings

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Only believing what's directly said

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Ignoring all evidence

Question 42

Which character shows the character trait of faithfulness?

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A character who stands by others through good and bad times

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A character who betrays their friends

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A character who thinks only of themselves

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A character who breaks promises

Question 43

Which action shows the character trait of being responsible?

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Taking care of a pet

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Not doing chores

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Blaming others for mistakes

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Breaking rules

Question 44

How can a character's appearance help us learn about them?

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It gives hints about their personality

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It has no effect on their character

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It controls their actions

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It changes over the course of the story

Question 45

Which of these words is NOT a character trait?

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Green

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Brave

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Honest

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Kind

Question 46

What's a character's reason for acting or behaving a certain way called?

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Motivation

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Setting

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Appearance

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Name

Question 47

Which of these actions shows that a character is brave?

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Standing up for what they believe in, even when it's scary

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Running away from a bully

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Hiding in their room

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Crying when they get hurt

Question 48

Who is the main character in a story, and who is against them?

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The protagonist is the main character, the antagonist is against them.

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The protagonist is against the main character, the antagonist is the main character.

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The protagonist and antagonist are both main characters.

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They are the same person.

Question 49

What is an example of a character struggling with a personal decision?

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Struggling with their conscience

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Fighting another character

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Facing a natural disaster

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Winning a lottery

Question 50

How can you tell what a character is like?

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By their actions and what they say

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By where they live

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By how they look

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By their name

Question 51

Which character stays the same throughout the story?

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A character who doesn't change

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A character who changes over time

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A character who disappears

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A character who arrives late in the story

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a good way to learn about characters?

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Ignoring what the story says

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Reading the story carefully

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Asking questions about the characters

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Making guesses about the characters

Question 53

How are Professor Snape and Hermione Granger different in their personalities?

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Snape is strict, while Hermione is friendly.

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Snape is intelligent, while Hermione is clumsy.

Question 54

Read the following sentence: "Emily always had her nose in a book, even during recess." What can we learn about Emily's character from this?

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She is curious.

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She is shy.

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She is clumsy.

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She is lazy.

Question 55

Which character action is most likely driven by a desire for power?

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Taking what doesn't belong to you.

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Helping a friend in need.

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Sharing toys with classmates.

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Apologizing for mistakes.

Question 56

Which of the following is not a way to analyze a character?

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Assuming what they are thinking.

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Observing their actions.

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Listening to them speak.

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Reading their thoughts.

Question 57

Read the following sentence: "The girl was so happy, she couldn't stop jumping for joy." What can we infer about the girl's character from this?

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She is energetic.

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She is shy.

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She is clumsy.

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She is intelligent.

Question 58

Which of these characters is most likely to be the main character of the story?

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A brave and adventurous young boy

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A friendly and caring grandmother

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A wise and mysterious old man

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A clever and sneaky villain