"Astronomer's Wife" by Kay Boyle Quiz

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “Astronomer’s Wife,” a short story by Kay Boyle. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this multiple choice assessment makes it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. An answer key is provided.

By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:

• Point of view
• The general behavior of Mrs. Ames in the exposition
• Mrs. Ames’ evaluation of her marriage
• Mr. Ames’ general attitude toward his wife
• Mr. Ames’ personal and professional interests
• The nature of the interaction between Mrs. Ames and a plumber
• The aspects of the plumber to which Mrs. Ames pays much attention
• The nature of the plumber’s dialogue