Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “Who Am I This Time?” by Kurt Vonnegut. 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: The North Crawford Mask and Wig Club The avoidance of social gatherings The narrator’s wish for Harry Nash The narrator’s invitation to an auditioning woman The town’s reaction to Harry’s acting The narrator’s first impression of Helene’s acting Efforts to improve Helene’s acting Helene’s fantasy when viewing movies in the past Helene’s difficulty in establishing relationships Lydia’s impressions on who will direct Lydia’s prediction for Helene A gift from Harry “The luckiest girl in town”

Promote active engagement with fiction and evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz on the satirical science fiction short story titled “Lose Now, Pay Later” by Carol Farley. A short answer option is also included, as are answer keys. All materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting The narrator’s assessment of her brother The name of a deliciously sweet treat The protagonist’s initial reaction to the discovery of a new mall business The message conveyed on the store’s largest sign The mall directors’ feelings toward the new establishment The name of a new feature in the mall parking lot The function of a new feature in the mall parking lot How the power of the new feature is regulated The protagonist’s emotional reaction prior to using the new feature Trinja’s immediate reaction to witnessing the new feature in action The physical effects of the new feature The general characterization of the woman who operates the new feature The brother’s theory about the machines

For many high school readers, fairy tales and fantasy fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. “The Buckwheat” by Hans Christian Andersen is a cautionary tale about a young buckwheat whose pride becomes his tragic downfall. With this editable quiz on “The Buckwheat,” English teachers will promote homework accountability and evaluate reading comprehension. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The narrator’s stated purpose for the narrative The description of a willow tree The personality trait associated with the buckwheat The buckwheat’s treatment of the willow tree How the buckwheat exhibits defiance The antagonist of the narrative The willow tree’s reaction to the buckwheat’s fate The sparrow’s compassionate nature

For many high school students, supernatural fiction is a genre that maximizes engagement with literature. “The Moon Bog” by H.P. Lovecraft features strange beings, mind manipulations, and even implied social criticism of humanity’s greed and treatment of the environment. This multiple choice quiz on “The Moon Bog” helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting The purpose of the narrator’s visit Denys Barry’s intentions for the bog Denys Barry’s disregard for the supernatural The legend of the bog Eerie happenings The locals’ collective reaction to Denys Barry’s decisions The narrator’s dreams The narrator’s observations of the bog The fate of Denys Barry

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “The Godfather,” a short story by the Brothers Grimm. 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 and a copy of the public domain narrative are provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The cause of the poor man’s poverty The reason the protagonist approaches a stranger The stranger’s gift to the protagonist The protagonist’s new ability The appearance of a particular mythical figure The reason the protagonist decides to visit the stranger Strange encounters at the stranger’s residence Physical traits of the stranger The nature of the conversation between the protagonist and the stranger The resolution

For many high school students, the horror genre promotes more active engagement with literature. “The Terrible Old Man” by H.P. Lovecraft is a concise horror story featuring plot elements such as robbery, a character who dabbles in the occult, and mutilated corpses—making the narrative a particularly compelling read during the Halloween season. This multiple choice quiz on “The Terrible Old Man” helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting Rumors circulating about the Terrible Old Man Details that suggest something sinister about the Terrible Old Man What curious people see when they look into the Terrible Old Man’s window A peculiar habit of the Terrible Old Man The means by which three men in the story make their living An alarming physical characteristic of the Terrible Old Man A disturbing discovery An implied hobby of the Terrible Old Man The background of the Terrible Old Man

For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this multiple choice, plot-based assessment on “Hansel and Gretel” by the Brothers Grimm, English teachers will promote homework accountability, measure general reading comprehension, and save valuable time without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following plot elements: The problem facing Hansel and Gretel’s family The stepmother’s solution to the family’s problem Hansel’s strategic thinking and resourcefulness A key instance of dramatic irony Hansel and Gretel’s encounter with the white bird The discovery of an old witch’s house A supernatural quality associated with witches Gretel’s duty according to the old witch Gretel’s strategic thinking The resolution

For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this multiple choice, plot-based assessment on “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen, English teachers will promote homework accountability, measure general reading comprehension, and save valuable time without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following plot elements: An object cherished by the little mermaid The significance of the little mermaid’s fifteenth birthday The reason a mermaid’s sadness is more intense than a human’s The function of the oysters worn by the little mermaid The cause of the little mermaid’s frustration The little mermaid’s longing to experience life as a human The means by which the little mermaid could obtain an immortal soul The sea-witch’s residence The transaction between the sea-witch and the little mermaid The little mermaid’s emotional reaction to seeing her sisters The reason for the prince’s visit to a nearby kingdom A physical change in the little mermaid’s sisters The transaction between the little mermaid’s sisters and the sea-witch The resolution

Fairy tales are not just for elementary students; even high school readers can use (and enjoy) fairy tales as a tool for measuring general reading comprehension. This multiple choice quiz covers “Rapunzel” by the Brothers Grimm. With an estimated Lexile Measure range of 1010-1200, the short story is especially suitable for middle and high school students. The briefness of the narrative also makes it an appropriate time-filler for awkward gaps in teaching schedules. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Why the setting is dangerous The wife’s desires in the exposition The characterization of the husband The bargain between the husband and the antagonist Life events involving Rapunzel Rapunzel’s talents The means by which a prince visits Rapunzel Rapunzel’s request of the prince The antagonist’s punishment of Rapunzel The prince’s physical condition following an encounter with the enchantress How Rapunzel cures the prince

“Desiree’s Baby” by Kate Chopin is an example of historical fiction that, when integrated into the English Language Arts classroom, complements American History curricula, as the plot precedes the Civil War and addresses the issue of how race and ethnicity affect one’s life experiences in the South. With this multiple choice quiz covering the short story, teachers will be able to evaluate general reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting How Désirée came to be part of the Valmonde family Armand’s initial attitude toward marrying Désirée Madame Valmonde’s reaction to the sight of the baby How Armand’s treatment of others changes after the birth of his child Désirée’s observations of the plantation visitors Désirée’s demands of her husband Madame Valmonde’s response to a letter from Désirée The final interaction between Armand and Désirée Désirée’s final action in the story The fate of Désirée’s belongings Armand’s surprising discovery

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “A Haunted House,” a short story by Virginia Woolf. 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 and a copy of the public domain narrative are provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting Signs of a supernatural presence The nature of the ghosts’ discussions The background of the ghostly couple How the ghostly husband (when alive) reacted to his wife’s death The ghosts’ courteous demeanor The living couple’s new understanding of the ghosts’ purpose The personification of the house The effect of the moonlight An appropriate classification of the narrative

Fairy tales are not just for elementary readers; even middle and high school students may use fairy tales as tools for evaluating reading comprehension skills. “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen is a story of resilience, offering an uplifting resolution. English Language Arts teachers may administer this editable assessment to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The reason for the mother duck’s impatience The absence of the ducklings’ father A suggested reason for one egg’s lack of hatching Lessons the mother duck teachers her babies The mother duck’s internal conflict The treatment of the ugly duckling The ugly duckling’s interactions with wild ducks Threats that soon face the ugly duckling upon running away How the duckling’s appearance may have saved its life The reason the ugly duckling enters an old cottage The inhabitants of the cottage The treatment of the ugly duckling by the cottage’s residents An awe-inspiring sight How the ugly duckling survives the cold winter A request the ugly duckling makes of the swans The resolution

Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time with this printable quiz on the Gothic short story “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Additionally, a self-grading Easel Assessment is included. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The prince’s name The number of people he has isolated at the abbey Forms of entertainment provided The prince’s intentions The collective attitude toward fear and grief The length of time from isolation to the announcement of a ball The prince’s declaration regarding party attire The prince’s reaction to the Red Death costume The time of the Red Death’s arrival A weapon the prince intends to use for defense An unsettling discovery about the suspicious figure

Promote active engagement with ironic fiction and evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz on the short story “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry. An answer key is included. All materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view The location where a promise was made twenty years previously How the location has changed in the present day The ambiguity surrounding Bob’s wealth How Bob views his relationship with Jimmy Aspects of Bob’s physical appearance Aspects of Jimmy’s physical appearance The actions of the Chicago police department Details pertaining to the arrest of Bob The content of Jimmy’s letter

Gothic fantasy and horror are genres that maximize many high school students’ engagement with literature. “The Cats of Ulthar” by H.P. Lovecraft is a macabre short story featuring savage neighbors, an avenging curse, and flesh-eating felines—making it an especially chilling choice for the Halloween season. This multiple choice quiz on “The Cats of Ulthar” helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The narrator’s perception of cats The longtime existence of cats The old couple’s terrible reputation The community’s general disposition toward the couple The paintings on the travelers’ caravan The characterization of Menes The sudden disappearance of the cats A change in the cats’ physical appearance upon their return The fate of the old couple Peculiar discoveries inside the old couple’s house A change in the law

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “A Mild Attack of Locusts,” a short story by Doris Lessing. 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: Richard’s relation to Margaret Stephen’s relation to Margaret Margaret’s personal background Socioeconomics The frequency with which locusts appear Methods used to combat the locusts The threat posed by female locusts Margaret’s concern for Stephen An act of Stephen’s that temporarily lifts Margaret’s spirits Margaret’s imagination Topics of discussion between Richard and Stephen Stephen’s past experiences with locust swarms Margaret’s self-perception

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “Old Woman Magoun,” a short story by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. 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 and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting The social significance of the grocery store Magoun’s reputation The construction of a bridge Lily’s relation to Magoun Lily’s general characterization Sally Jinks’ suggestion The purpose of Barry’s visit to Magoun Barry’s feelings toward Magoun Mason’s profession A request Magoun makes of Mason The cause of Lily’s illness Magoun’s intentional inaction Magoun’s attempts to comfort her dying granddaughter The significance of an object

“Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros is a coming-of-age short story involving a girl who, for the first time, experiences public marginalization and must learn to navigate an unjust world. This plot-based quiz covering the short story helps English teachers promote homework accountability and evaluate general reading comprehension—while eliminating take-home assessment planning responsibilities. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view The significance of the title The narrator’s perspective on aging The general characterization of Mrs. Price The reason the narrator is upset How the narrator attempts to cope with emotional turmoil Why the narrator is instructed to put on a sweater The actual owner of the red sweater The narrator’s assumption about Sylvia The narrator’s desire for her mother’s comfort The narrator’s self-perception

Maximize literary engagement among middle and high school students by assigning a classic fairy tale: “The Dog and the Sparrow” by the Brothers Grimm. English Language Arts teachers may use this complementary, multiple choice quiz to evaluate general reading comprehension. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The condition of the sheep-dog The nature of the relationship between the sheep-dog and the sparrow The cause of the sheep-dog’s death The sparrows numerous acts of retaliation The scope of the sparrow’s request for assistance The carter’s cruelty The fates of the sparrow and the carter

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “The Bremen Town Musicians,” a short story by the Brothers Grimm. 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 and a copy of the public domain fairy tale are provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The reason the donkey leaves the mill The reason a master wants to kill a hound The means by which a mistress wants to kill her cat The donkey and rooster’s roles in their band The rooster’s observations The occupants of a house The methods by which the animals drive away the robbers The reason the cat scratches at a human’s face The assailed human’s irrational thinking The length of time the animals live in the house