"The Phoenix" by Sylvia Townsend Warner Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Sylvia Townsend Warner’s short story “The Phoenix,” a piece focusing on the theme of humanity’s exploitation of Nature for profit. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these resources, students will perform the following tasks:

• Read for literal and interpretive comprehension
• Apply knowledge of setting, characterization, and conflict
• Be better prepared to engage in collaborative discussions about literature