Character traits
Cinderella continued to finish all of her chores, even when they were difficult. She never gave up hope that her life would get better.
What character trait would best describe Cinderella?
A
Cinderella is hardworking.
B
Cinderella is tall.
C
Cinderella is selfish.
D
Cinderella is careless.
A. Cinderella is hardworking
What was Cinderella’s motivation that caused her to go to the royal ball?
A
Cinderella wanted to hide from everyone.
B
Cinderella wanted to attend the ball and have a chance to meet the prince.
C
Cinderella wanted to leave the kingdom forever.
D
Cinderella wanted to clean the entire castle.
B
Cinderella wanted to attend the ball and have a chance to meet the prince.
1. Why did the author choose the word “scurried” to describe how the rabbit moved through the woods?
A
To show that the rabbit moved slowly.
B
To show that the rabbit moved quickly and nervously.
C
To show that the rabbit stopped to rest.
D
To show that the rabbit was sleeping.
B. To show that the rabbit moved quickly and nervously.
1. In the middle of the story, what does Cinderella think about the royal ball?
A
She thinks it will be boring.
B
She thinks it will be a chance to have fun and meet new people.
C
She thinks the ball is dangerous.
D
She thinks she should stay home and clean.
B. She thinks it will be a chance to have fun and meet new people.
4. Using the illustration, how does the illustrator show that the character is excited?
A
The illustrator uses dark colors and heavy shadows.
B
The illustrator shows the character with a worried expression.
C
The illustrator uses bright colors and shows the character smiling with arms raised.
D
The illustrator places the character alone in a dark room.
C
The illustrator uses bright colors and shows the character smiling with arms raised.
Goldilocks entered the bears' house without permission. She ate their food and sat in their chairs without asking.
What character trait would best describe Goldilocks?
A
Goldilocks is thoughtless.
B
Goldilocks is helpful.
C
Goldilocks is generous.
D
Goldilocks is quiet.
A. Goldilocks is thoughtless.
2. What was the third little pig’s motivation that caused him to build his house out of bricks?
A
He wanted to finish his house quickly.
B
He wanted to make the biggest house.
C
He wanted to build a strong house to stay safe from the wolf.
D
He wanted to play with the wolf.
C
He wanted to build a strong house to stay safe from the wolf.
2. Why did the author choose the word “stomped” to describe how the giant walked?
A
To show that the giant walked quietly.
B
To show that the giant walked carefully.
C
To show that the giant walked with heavy, forceful steps.
D
To show that the giant was afraid.
C
To show that the giant walked with heavy, forceful steps.
2. In the middle of the story, what does the third little pig think about the wolf?
A
He thinks the wolf is harmless.
B
He thinks the wolf is funny.
C
He thinks the wolf is dangerous and wants to stay safe.
D
He thinks the wolf wants to help him.
C. He thinks the wolf is dangerous and wants to stay safe.
5. Using the illustration, how does the illustrator show that the cave is mysterious?
A
The illustrator uses bright sunlight and colorful flowers.
B
The illustrator uses darkness, shadows, and unusual shapes around the cave.
C
The illustrator uses a sign that says “Mysterious Cave.”
D
The illustrator shows children laughing outside the cave.
B
The illustrator uses darkness, shadows, and unusual shapes around the cave.
Jack climbed the giant beanstalk even though he did not know what he would find at the top. He continued climbing because he wanted to discover where the beanstalk led.
What character trait would best describe Jack?
A
Jack is curious.
B
Jack is short.
C
Jack is lazy.
D
Jack is unkind.
A. Jack is curious.
3. What was Jack’s motivation that caused him to climb the beanstalk?
A
Jack wanted to see what was at the top of the beanstalk.
B
Jack wanted to hide from his mother.
C
Jack wanted to cut down the beanstalk.
D
Jack wanted to plant more beans.
A
Jack wanted to see what was at the top of the beanstalk.
3. Why did the author choose the word “whispered” to describe how Mia spoke to her friend?
A
To show that Mia was speaking very loudly.
B
To show that Mia was speaking softly.
C
To show that Mia was angry.
D
To show that Mia was singing.
B
To show that Mia was speaking softly.
3. In the middle of the story, what does Goldilocks think about the bears’ house?
A
She thinks it is an interesting place to explore.
B
She thinks it belongs to her.
C
She thinks it is too dangerous to enter.
D
She thinks it is a grocery store.
A
She thinks it is an interesting place to explore.
6. Using the illustration, how does the illustrator show that the path is difficult to travel?
A
The illustrator shows a smooth path with flowers along the sides.
B
The illustrator shows a straight path with no obstacles.
C
The illustrator shows rocks, fallen branches, and a winding path.
D
The illustrator shows children skipping down the path.
C
The illustrator shows rocks, fallen branches, and a winding path.
The third little pig spent a long time building his house out of bricks. While his brothers played, he carefully made sure his house was strong.
What character trait would best describe the third little pig?
A
He is responsible.
B
He is foolish.
C
He is lazy.
D
He is selfish.
A. He is responsible.
4. What was Goldilocks’ motivation that caused her to enter the bears’ house?
A
Goldilocks wanted to help the bears.
B
Goldilocks wanted to find a place to sleep.
C
Goldilocks was curious about what was inside the house.
D
Goldilocks wanted to invite the bears to dinner.
C
Goldilocks was curious about what was inside the house.
4. Why did the author choose the word “gazed” to describe how the boy looked at the stars?
A
To show that he looked at the stars carefully for a while.
B
To show that he quickly looked away.
C
To show that he was afraid of the stars.
D
To show that he could not see the stars.
A
To show that he looked at the stars carefully for a while.
4. In the middle of the story, what does Jack think about the giant?
A
He thinks the giant is kind and helpful.
B
He thinks the giant might be dangerous.
C
He thinks the giant is his friend.
D
He thinks the giant is lost.
B. He thinks the giant might be dangerous.
7. Using the illustration, how does the illustrator show that the house is welcoming?
A
The illustrator uses warm colors, glowing windows, and flowers near the door.
B
The illustrator uses dark shadows and broken windows.
C
The illustrator uses a locked gate and cloudy sky.
D
The illustrator uses crooked trees and a dark path.
A
The illustrator uses warm colors, glowing windows, and flowers near the door.
The wolf kept trying different ways to trick the pigs into opening their doors. Because the wolf was sneaky, the pigs had to think carefully about how to stay safe.
Which character trait BEST describes the wolf, and how did this trait affect the plot?
A The wolf was sneaky, so the pigs had to find ways to protect themselves.
B The wolf was furry, so the pigs ran away.
C The wolf was generous, so the pigs invited him inside.
D The wolf was friendly, so the pigs trusted him.
A. The wolf was sneaky, so the pigs had to find ways to protect themselves.
5. What was the wolf’s motivation that caused him to trick Little Red Riding Hood?
A
The wolf wanted to help Little Red Riding Hood find her grandmother.
B
The wolf wanted to get to Grandma’s house before Little Red Riding Hood.
C
The wolf wanted to give Grandma a gift.
D
The wolf wanted to become friends with Little Red Riding Hood.
B
The wolf wanted to get to Grandma’s house before Little Red Riding Hood.
5. Why did the author choose the word “trembled” to describe the little girl?
A
To show that she was dancing happily.
B
To show that she was running quickly.
C
To show that she was shaking because she was nervous or afraid.
D
To show that she was feeling sleepy.
C. To show that she was shaking because she was nervous or afraid.
6. In the middle of the story, what does Snow White think about the cottage in the forest?
A
She thinks it might be a safe place to rest.
B
She thinks it is a castle.
C
She thinks it is dangerous.
D
She thinks it belongs to the queen.
A
She thinks it might be a safe place to rest.
8. Using the illustration, how does the illustrator show that the character feels lonely?
A
The illustrator places the character by himself in a large, empty setting.
B
The illustrator shows the character surrounded by friends.
C
The illustrator uses bright colors and a crowded room.
D
The illustrator shows several characters laughing together.
A
The illustrator places the character by himself in a large, empty setting.