For many high school readers, supernatural fiction and fantasy are genres that maximize engagement with literature. “The Doom that Came to Sarnath” by H.P. Lovecraft features plot elements consistent with the aforementioned genres: the plundering of a race of lizard people, shadows that seemingly originate from the moon, the vanishing of an entire city, and more. This multiple choice quiz covering “The Doom that Came to Sarnath” (estimated Lexile Measure of 1300-1400) 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 name Sarnath used to be known by
- A physical description of the beings who once inhabited the area
- The name of the beings’ leader
- The object worshiped by the beings
- The value humans saw in this region
- The fate of the strange beings and the object they worshiped
- The function of the amphitheater
- The celebration humans held in commemoration of genocide
- A strange event that takes place annually
- The amount of time that has passed since the killing of the beings
- The fate of the kings and their noblemen
- The resolution
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