Characterization

Question

Becoming a Dragon Champion

“I’ll never get Remus ready for the competition at this rate!” Jada said.

Jada stood up and wiped the dust off her cloak. She had fallen onto the ground after Remus, her pet dragon, had accidentally knocked her over with his tail. Remus was still a young dragon and had not yet mastered taking off, landing, or other important dragon skills. Remus walked over to Jada and put his head down.

“It’s okay, buddy,” she said. “Miguel, can you help me put Remus back into the barn? I don’t want to be late for the first-day banquette.”

“Come on, Remus,” said Miguel. “Follow Igor back to the barn.”

Remus obeyed Miguel’s command and followed Igor, whose dragon skills were a little more developed, back to the barn.

“Don’t be discouraged, Jada,” said Miguel. It takes a long time for these dragons to learn to fly properly. Igor is a little more advanced because he is a few months older than Remus.”

“I know. But the Dragon Championship is only a month away, and I’ve already seen some dragons soaring over the school and even breathing fire!” she said. “Well, we had better go in and join the banquet. Everyone will be wondering where we are.”

By the time the friends walked into the hall, most of the students had already started eating. Jada and Miguel walked through the line, filled their plates with food, and took a seat at one of the long tables. Jada and Miguel were second-year students at the Greenhaven Academy. Jada was one of only thirty students accepted to the school last year.
Question 1
Which is the best description of the relationship established between Jada and Miguel?
Responses
A Jada is jealous of Miguel.Jada is jealous of Miguel.
B Miguel is jealous of Jada.Miguel is jealous of Jada.
C Jada is supportive of Miguel.Jada is supportive of Miguel.
D Miguel is supportive of Jada.Miguel is supportive of Jada.
Question 2
Choose the two lines from the passage that best support your answer above.
Responses
A “Don’t be discouraged, Jada,” said Miguel.“Don’t be discouraged, Jada,” said Miguel.
B “Well, we had better go in and join the banquet.”“Well, we had better go in and join the banquet.”
C "Jada was one of only thirty students accepted to the school last year.""Jada was one of only thirty students accepted to the school last year."
D “I’ll never get Remus ready for the competition at this rate!” Jada said.“I’ll never get Remus ready for the competition at this rate!” Jada said.
E “Miguel, can you help me put Remus back into the barn? I don’t want to be late for the first-day banquette.”

Answer 1

Question 1

The best description of the relationship established between Jada and Miguel is: D. Miguel is supportive of Jada.

Question 2

The two lines from the passage that best support the answer above are: A. “Don’t be discouraged, Jada,” said Miguel. E. “Miguel, can you help me put Remus back into the barn? I don’t want to be late for the first-day banquette.”

These lines illustrate Miguel's support for Jada during her struggles with Remus and her concerns about preparing for the Dragon Championship.