"Ambush" by Tim O'Brien Quiz, Close Reading Inference Worksheet, and Answer Keys (Bundle)

Evaluate general reading comprehension, sharpen critical thinking skills, and align English Language Arts curriculum with world history by using these resources for Tim O’Brien’s short story “Ambush,” which addresses a soldier’s experience during the Vietnam War. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will:

• Read for literal comprehension
• Utilize dictionaries to ensure knowledge of word meanings
• Isolate details that contribute to a surreal atmosphere
• Infer the intended effects of the author’s word choices and narrative techniques
• Discern the functions of given details and characters
• Describe tone in context
• Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
• Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on onomatopoeia
• Articulate how the narrative fits the classification of ‘cautionary story’
• Support claims and inferences with relevant evidence and sound reasoning
• Write about literature with clarity, precision, and accuracy
• Come to class better prepared to discuss literature