Character Traits

How well do you understand the different character traits people exhibit in their day-to-day lives? 

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Questions and Answers

• 1. 
  Jimmy was very busy last night playing soccer and taking care of his little sister. In fact, he was so busy that he forgot to do his homework. The next day, Jimmy told his teacher that he did his homework, but that his little sister threw it away. What character trait is Jimmy showing?
  • A. 

    Dishonest

  • B. 

    Honest

  • C. 

    Smart

  • D. 

    Nice

 
• 2. 
  Michelle's mother was very sick, so Michelle decided to make warm chicken soup for her mother. She also made sure that her mother went to the doctor's office, and that she stayed in bed. Michelle is showing which character trait?
  • A. 

    Nice

  • B. 

    Caring

  • C. 

    Mean

  • D. 

    Selfish

 
• 3. 
  "Can I borrow your crayons please?" asked Karen. "No!" screamed Kim, "These are my crayons, get your own!" What character trait is Kim showing?
  • A. 

    Cruel

  • B. 

    Trusting

  • C. 

    Selfish

  • D. 

    Happy

 
• 4. 
  A group of kids was playing in the backyard and pretending that they were all pirates on a pirate ship. They created a game that had pirates, robbers, and princesses. The kids were showing what character trait?
  • A. 

    Silly

  • B. 

    Creative

  • C. 

    Loyal

  • D. 

    Kind

 
• 5. 
  Mrs. Rose told her students that one day when they all grew up, they would wish that they were ten years old all again. She told them all of these important life stories and gave them advice. Mrs. Rose was displaying what character trait?
  • A. 

    Happy

  • B. 

    Smart

  • C. 

    Wise

  • D. 

    Energetic

 
• 6. 
  Toby and Scarlett have known each other for so long and they work in the same company. Lately, Toby has been dropping Scarlett at her place from the office before going home even though Scarlett lives close enough to walk. He often thinks about her and smiles to himself. Last weekend Toby asked Scarlett out for a candlelight dinner.

  What character trait is Toby showing here?
  • A. 

    Active

  • B. 

    Caring

  • C. 

    Smart

  • D. 

    Romantic

 
• 7. 
  Sticking with routines that are difficult but worthwhile is known as what?
  • A. 

    Courage

  • B. 

    Integrity

  • C. 

    Respect

  • D. 

    Self-discipline

 
• 8. 
  'May I borrow your phone please?' asked Jessica. 'No!' screamed Yvonne. 'It is my phone, get your own!' Which character trait should be used to describe Yvonne here?
  • A. 

    Dishonest

  • B. 

    Happy

  • C. 

    Cruel

  • D. 

    Selfish

 
• 9. 
  Which of these is NOT a positive character trait?
  • A. 

    Happy

  • B. 

    Cheerful

  • C. 

    Loyal

  • D. 

    Pessimistic

 
• 10. 
  Angela was jumping up and down and watching out the window. She could not wait for her mother to get home as she was bringing her new baby sister home for the first time. She wanted to see her and play with her for the first time. What character trait does Angela show here?
  • A. 

    Excitement

  • B. 

    Compassion

  • C. 

    Humility

  • D. 

    Arrogance