Character Change Growth Quiz

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1. Leo's change happens because he learns the value of _____.

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Can mistakes help someone grow? In this quiz, you’ll read “The Messy Project” and analyze how Leo transforms from rushing through his work to taking pride in what he creates. You’ll identify his traits at the beginning, explain what triggers his change, and connect his actions to the events in... see morethe story. As you work through the questions, you’ll discover how responsibility and effort can turn failure into success. see less

2. Match each part of the story to Leo's feelings.

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3. The author shows Leo's transformation through his _____.

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4. What is Leo’s main problem at the beginning of the story?

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Leo’s habit of rushing causes his work to suffer.

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5. How does Leo feel when his classmates laugh?

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His embarrassment makes him realize he can do better.

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6. What event causes Leo to start changing?

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Failure and kind feedback motivate his transformation.

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7. Leo’s teacher helps him change by yelling at him.

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She uses kindness and encouragement instead.

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8. What word best describes Leo at the beginning?

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He doesn’t take his time or plan ahead.

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9. What word best describes Leo at the end?

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He becomes proud because he worked hard and saw good results.

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10. What lesson does Leo learn?

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The story teaches that mistakes can lead to growth.

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11. Leo’s second project succeeds because he works slowly and carefully.

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His transformation is shown through effort and care.

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12. Which line best shows that Leo has changed?

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His patient actions show new habits and pride.

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13. What effect does the teacher’s comment have on Leo?

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Encouragement pushes him toward growth.

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14. Which statement best summarizes Leo’s transformation?

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His transformation centers on learning responsibility and pride.

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Leo's change happens because he learns the value of _____.
Match each part of the story to Leo's feelings.
The author shows Leo's transformation through his _____.
What is Leo’s main problem at the beginning of the story?
How does Leo feel when his classmates laugh?
What event causes Leo to start changing?
Leo’s teacher helps him change by yelling at him.
What word best describes Leo at the beginning?
What word best describes Leo at the end?
What lesson does Leo learn?
Leo’s second project succeeds because he works slowly and carefully.
Which line best shows that Leo has changed?
What effect does the teacher’s comment have on Leo?
Which statement best summarizes Leo’s transformation?
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