"A Visit to Grandmother" by William Melvin Kelley Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “A Visit to Grandmother” by William Melvin Kelley. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• Setting
• The reason(s) for traveling
• The protagonist’s travel companion
• How the travel companion’s view of the protagonist changes
• A character missing from the dinner table
• An acquisition
• The nature of the relationship between the protagonist and his mother
• The mother’s view of the protagonist’s older brother
• The mother’s admission
• The protagonist’s emotional state as the narrative concludes