"Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne Quiz

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on the short story “Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. 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:

• Setting
• Character motivations
• The protagonist’s marriage
• General characterization of the old man
• The protagonist’s psychological and emotional states
• General characterization of Goody Cloyse
• Ominous observations
• A surprising discovery about the protagonist’s wife
• The resolution