CE 4 Trivia

Newell

The often told, but false, story that George Washington chopped down the cherry tree and then admitted his actions to his mother shows that -

A there were not enough important real events in his life to study

B George Washington often destroyed property

Chonesty and trustworthiness are important character traits

D it is not possible to believe any of the stories told about George Washington

THE TIMES HERALD June 1, 2000__________________________Teens Find Wallet and Return to

Thankful OwnerThe newspaper headline displays which

trait of a good citizen?

A Patriotism

B Accountability

CSelf reliance

DHonesty

All of the following are traits of good citizenship EXCEPT -

A accountability

B responsibility

C work-ethic

D self-reliance

"Civility costs nothing and buys everything."

--Lady Mary Wortley Montague (1756)

This quote BEST describes which character traits of a good citizen?

A Patriotism and accountability

B Responsibility and self-reliance

CCourtesy and respect for others

DTrustworthiness and honesty

After the 9-11 terrorist attacks, many citizens flew American flags. This is an example of -

A apathy

B patriotism

C duty

D community service

One way a middle school student can demonstrating the character trait of responsibility is by -

A writing down your homework assignments

B making an excuse for late assignments

Cputting off your homework until homeroom

Dletting your group finish the assignment for you

"I am only one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do." --Helen Keller

In the quote, Helen Keller best highlights which character traits of a good citizen?

A Responsibility and self-reliance

B Patriotism and respect for the law

CTrustworthiness and honesty

DCourtesy and respect for others

A student notices that the playing fields at her school have become littered with trash. How could she best show character traits of a good citizen?

A Call the police to report that the school's fields are dirty.

B Ignore the mess and take her friends to play in an area that is still clean.

CComplain to her friends that no one at the school cares about the way it looks.

DOrganize local scout troops to clean up the playing fields.

Polite behavior refers to which trait of a good citizen?

A Self-reliance

B Patriotism

C Accountability

D Courtesy

The Daily News Fireman Saves Life of Drowning

ChildIn the newspaper headline, what

trait of good citizenship is discussed?

A Patriotism

B Respect for the law

C Honesty

D Responsibility