Character Analysis for Second Graders: Interactive Quizzes and Activities

Question 1

How does Brian's actions show that he is brave?

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He stands up to the bully, even though he is smaller.

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He hides behind his friends when he sees danger.

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He tells the teacher on the bully.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of something a character might want to do for themselves, without needing a reward?

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Make new friends

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Run a race

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Avoid getting in trouble

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Get a prize

Question 3

When an author uses words like 'said' and 'asked' to show us what characters are saying, it is called:

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Direct speech

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Indirect speech

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Descriptive speech

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Figurative speech

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a character trait?

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Number

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Kindness

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Bravery

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Honesty

Question 5

Which of these questions would NOT help you understand a character's motivations?

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What is the character's favorite food?

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What does the character want?

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Why does the character act the way they do?

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How does the character feel about others?

Question 6

Read the following sentence: 'The girl was so happy that she jumped up and down and clapped her hands.' What is the character's emotion in this sentence?

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Happiness

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Sadness

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Anger

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Fear

Question 7

Who in the story is brave and always stands up for what they believe in?

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The brave knight

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The beautiful princess

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The wise wizard

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The fearsome dragon

Question 8

What does it usually mean when an author describes a character as having a 'heart of gold'?

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The character is kind and helpful.

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The character is brave and fearless.

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The character is smart and wise.

Question 9

Which of these is an example of a character flaw?

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Being too proud

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Being too kind

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Being too brave

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Being too honest

Question 10

Who is the Scarecrow in "The Wizard of Oz"?

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The Scarecrow

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The Cowardly Lion

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The Tin Man

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Dorothy

Question 11

Which character in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" is known for their tea party?

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The Mad Hatter

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The Cheshire Cat

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The White Rabbit

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The Queen of Hearts

Question 12

How does Peter solve the main problem in the story?

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He finds his way back home.

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He fights off the bear.

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He finds some food.

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He is rescued by someone.

Question 13

In the story, Emily always helps others and thinks about their needs before her own. What type of character is Emily?

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A Helper

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A Bully

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A Boss

Question 14

In the story "The Hungry Caterpillar", who is the main character?

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Caterpillar

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Butterfly

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Bird

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Apple

Question 15

In the story "The Three Little Pigs", why did the wise pig build his house out of bricks?

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To protect himself from the wolf

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Because he liked the color

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Because it was easier to build

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Because he had extra bricks

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the character "Winnie the Pooh"?

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Brave

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Clumsy

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Kind

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Loves honey

Question 17

In the story "The Lion and the Mouse", how does the mouse help the lion?

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Chews through the net

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Gives him a ride to safety

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Fights off the hunters

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Finds him some water

Question 18

What is the relationship between Goldilocks and the three bears in the story?

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Intruder and homeowners

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Friends

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Neighbors

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Family

Question 19

In the story "The Little Red Hen", who is the hardest-working character?

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Little Red Hen

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Dog

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Duck

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Cat

Question 20

In the story "The Ugly Duckling", into what animal does the ugly duckling turn?

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Swan

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Bird

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Goose

Question 21

In the story "Jack and the Beanstalk", who is known for his cleverness?

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Jack

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Cow

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Giant

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Mother

Question 22

In the story "The Gingerbread Man", how does the fox catch the gingerbread man?

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By tricking him

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By outsmarting him

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By trapping him

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By outrunning him

Question 23

How does the character feel based on this action? They look sad and are crying.

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Sad

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Excited

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Happy

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Angry

Question 24

How does the character change over the story? They used to be shy, but now they are willing to speak up for themselves and others.

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They become more confident.

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They become less intelligent.

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They become more quiet.

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They become less kind.

Question 25

What is the relationship between the character and the other person in the story? They spend a lot of time together, share secrets, and support each other.

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They are best friends.

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They are siblings.

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They are enemies.

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They are strangers.

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a trait that describes a person?

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Eye color

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Brave

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Helpful

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Funny

Question 27

What is the problem that the character is trying to solve? Their best friend is sick and they need to find a cure.

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They are trying to find a cure for their sick friend.

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They are trying to learn a new skill.

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They are trying to find a new home.

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They are trying to win a race.

Question 28

Which of the following is a weakness that the character has?

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They are afraid of spiders.

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They are too funny.

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They are too intelligent.

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They are too brave.

Question 29

Ben is always willing to lend his toys to others. What does this show about Ben's character?

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He is kind.

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He is shy.

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He is funny.

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He is brave.

Question 30

Sarah smiled when she saw her friend. What made Sarah happy?

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Seeing her friend

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Eating a delicious snack

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Playing with a toy

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Getting a new dress

Question 31

The baby bird was trembling with fear. How can we tell that the bird is afraid?

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It's shaking.

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It's sleeping.

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It's jumping around

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It's singing

Question 32

Max helped his mom clean the house. What does this show about Max?

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He's helpful.

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He's lazy.

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He's messy.

Question 33

Lily and Tom played together nicely. What does this tell us about their relationship?

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They are friends.

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They don't like each other.

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They are siblings.

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They are neighbors.

Question 34

How did Mary feel when she lost her toy?

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Sad

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Happy

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Excited

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Angry