"The Hollow of the Three Hills" by Nathaniel Hawthorne Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension with this editable quiz covering the short story “The Hollow of the Three Hills” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The assessment may otherwise double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• The depiction of the young woman in the exposition
• Distinguishing characteristics of the hollow
• Legends associated with the setting
• The depiction of the crone in the exposition
• The young woman’s emotional state
• Manifestations resulting from the crone’s incantations
• Revelations about the young woman’s personal history
• The fate of the young woman
• The crone’s motivation
• And more