Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 24 and 25). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: How Jim is made more comfortable while others are gone The characterization of Mr. Wilks The king’s motivation for wearing black The details pertaining to the king and duke’s newest scam Huck’s opinion of the newest scam How the duke and the king build relationships with people How the king almost reveals himself to be a con man Dr. Robinson’s advice to Mary Jane Mary Jane’s decision pertaining to her money

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 26 through 28). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Joanna’s influence on Huck’s psychological state What motivates Huck to help the sisters Mary Jane’s disregard for her sister’s intuition The debate between the duke and the king Huck’s willingness to expose the duke and the king as con men What Huck does with the stolen money A disturbance at the funeral Who Huck blames for the stolen money The girls’ reaction to the settling of the estate Why Huck decides to reveal the plot to Mary Jane A concern Huck has pertaining to Mary Jane Mary Jane’s influence on Huck’s emotional state

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 29 through 31). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: How Huck’s plan goes awry How Harvey proves his identity The crowd’s decision to dig up the body How Huck gets away from the king and the duke Huck’s feelings about the duke and the king getting away How Huck is saved from being accused of stealing Why the king confessed to a crime Huck’s motives for wanting to write to Tom Sawyer Why Huck reconsiders his decision The decision Huck feels dooms him to hell Transactional behavior between Huck and the duke The duke’s inability to be trusted

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 36 through 39). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The boys’ digging efforts Jim’s reaction to the boys’ plan Tom’s opinion of the rescue efforts Why Jim pokes his food with a fork Nat’s superstitious nature The boys’ guilt over their behavior The disappearances of household items The difficulty in baking a pie with a rope ladder in it The coat of arms Conditions in the hut that make Jim’s stay there unbearable The contents of an anonymous letter

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 32 through 35). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The dramatic irony associated with Huck’s introduction to Aunt Sally Aunt Sally’s playful prank Why Huck rushes away in the middle of a conversation with Sally and Silas Why Tom is frightened upon first meeting Huck Tom’s agreement to free Jim Tom and Sally’s similarities Sid Sawyer The treatment of the king and the duke Huck’s conscience Huck’s admiration of Tom Tom’s motivations Preparations for rescuing Jim

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 40 through 43). An answer key is provided. The materials are delivered in a zip file as both Word Documents and PDFs. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Who is in the Phelps’ parlor Sally’s concern for Huck’s health A complication involving Tom’s health Huck’s lie to the doctor A racist assumption Huck’s promise to Sally Why mob participants decide against lynching Jim Tom’s feelings about Jim Aunt Polly’s introduction A major revelation

Incorporate more nonfiction into the English Language Arts classroom and help high school students practice their close reading analysis skills with this set of rigorous questions covering a persuasive speech delivered by Sojourner Truth. Given to the Convention of the American Equal Rights Association in 1867, the historically significant speech argues in favor of suffrage for Black women and encourages Black women to speak up for their rights in order to achieve a more just society. An answer key and copy of the public domain speech are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this close reading activity, students will: Articulate the function of the speech Identify what the text states explicitly about Truth’s feelings toward slavery, Truth’s desires for all women, Truth’s reason for living a long life, and Truth’s reasoning for why men should fight alongside women for their rights Explore cause-and-effect relationships Explore Truth’s personal motivations Analyze stylistic elements of Truth’s speech and evaluate its effectiveness Make and defend logical inferences about the audience’s reception to the speech Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

For many high school readers, science fiction is a high-interest genre that maximizes student engagement. “Puppet Show” by Fredric Brown is a sci-fi short story about a supposed alien visitor who is tasked with evaluating humanity’s worthiness to be included in a distinguished organization. With this editable quiz, high school English teachers will be able to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting Physical characteristics of the visitor Manuel Casey’s general characterization The purpose of the alien’s visit The alien’s mode of communication The condition under which humanity will learn the secrets to space travel A definition of xenophobia The psychological condition of the aliens Criticism of humankind’s hubris

For many middle and high school readers, realistic and young adult fiction are high-interest genres that maximize engagement with literature. “I, Hungry Hannah Cassandra Glen” by Norma Fox Mazer is a short story told from the perspective of a teen girl whose economic hardships lead her to come up with an unconventional approach to overcoming a predicament. This complementary close reading activity helps students extend beyond reading comprehension and practice high-order thinking skills. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with this close reading activity, students will: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Identify the narrative’s inciting incident Explore character motivations Examine how complex characters think, behave, and interact with others Compare and contrast the nature of two separate relationships Explore what a particular detail reveals about the protagonist’s psychological state Identify factors that contribute to the emerging conflict between the protagonist and her friend Identify and explain an example of situational irony Analyze the author’s use of figurative language to articulate its meaning Explain the significance of a particular detail Articulate the symbolism associated with the name “Crow” Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision

For many high school readers, horror and environmental fantasy are genres that maximize engagement with literature. “Leiningen Versus the Ants” by Carl Stephenson involves a cataclysmic onslaught of voracious ants and one man’s misguided confidence in eliminating the threat. This editable quiz covering “Leiningen Versus the Ants” helps English teachers promote homework accountability and evaluate reading comprehension. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The protagonist’s intelligence The protagonist’s profession How the protagonist’s neighbors reacted to the threat The Brazilian District Commissioner’s outlook The protagonist’s shortcomings The motivations of the ants Strategies used to combat the ants How the ants demonstrate resourcefulness The protagonist’s potentially game-changing idea The protagonist’s recollections in a moment of crisis The resolution

For many high school readers, fairy tales and fantasy fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. “The Red Shoes” by Hans Christian Andersen is about a peasant girl whose obsession with her footwear leads to supernatural events, seemingly divine punishment, and eventual redemption. With this editable quiz on “The Red Shoes,” English teachers will promote homework accountability and evaluate reading comprehension. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: How the protagonist demonstrates his obsession with clothes The motivations of the visitors The visitors’ outlandish claims The protagonist’s motivations The protagonist’s internal conflict Means by which the visitors deceive the community The emperor’s participation in the procession The resolution

Reduce teacher workload, measure reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this quiz on chapters nine through 11 of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Questions pertain to the following important plot details: A near-confession Lake-town Bilbo’s plan to release his friends The escape plan and its glaring flaw The bridge guards’ response to Thorin’s presence The Master of Lake-town’s skepticism The citizens’ overwhelming response to the adventurers’ presence Reaching the mountain’s secret door The foreshadowing appearance of the thrush

Reduce teacher workload, measure reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this quiz on chapters 17 through 19 of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Questions pertain to the following important plot details: Bilbo’s justification for bargaining Thorin’s response to Bilbo’s justification Unity among dwarves, elves, and men The return of the Eagles Thorin’s realization about what would make for a merrier world The new King Under the Mountain Bards gifts to Bilbo Beorn’s new role Gandalf’s statement regarding a more peaceful forest The surprise awaiting Bilbo at home

Reduce teacher workload, measure reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this quiz on chapter 12 of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Questions pertain to the following important plot details: Bilbo’s frustration Unique quality of dragons Bilbo pilfering treasure The adventurers’ terrible realization concerning Smaug The adventurers’ abrupt frustration toward Bilbo Speaking in riddles Smaug’s suspicions and plan to attack The function of the thrush The Arkenstone

Reduce teacher workload, measure reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this quiz on chapter eight of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Questions pertain to the following important plot details: Lighting watch-fires A deep-sleep state Hastily using the last of the arrows Bombur’s dream Veering off the path in Mirkwood Bilbo’s transformative experience involving a spider Bilbo’s sword Abduction by the wood-elves The Elvenking’s questioning of Thorin Thorin’s reluctance to share details The consequence Thorin faces

This product offers four culminating project options once students finish reading The Hobbit. In addition, comprehensive rubrics for each project are offered. Project options are listed below: 1. Ten Journal Entries Objective: Demonstrate an understanding of characterization and character transformation over the course of a text. Pretend you are Bilbo Baggins. Write a minimum of 10 journal entries detailing your journey. These entries should not be plot summary! Rather, they should provide insight into Bilbo’s thoughts… ***complete details included in purchased version*** 2. Comic Strip/Graphic Novel Objective: Demonstrate an ability to discern key events leading to a transformation of character. Adapt a chapter of your choice into a comic strip or graphic novel. Be advised: You are expected to select a chapter in which a key character undergoes a significant transformation, and you are to artistically reflect that transformation. You must extract key quotations… ***complete details included in purchased version*** 3. Character Interview Objective: Demonstrate an understanding of characterization and character transformation over the course of a text. This option would work best with one partner. Choose wisely, for both individuals will receive the same grade--no exceptions. Your commitment to this project choice reflects your acceptance of that condition. Develop a list of 25 open-ended (not “yes/no”) questions that a reporter… ***complete details included in purchased version*** 4. Travel Brochure Objective: Demonstrate a firm grasp of setting and its influence on character and plot development. Pretend you are a travel agent whose job is to arrange visits to settings referenced in The Hobbit. Choose four of the following settings: Bag End, Rivendell, Ravendell, Mirkwood, Lonely Mountain, and Lake Town. Create one pamphlet for your four settings. The pamphlet should include… ***complete details included in purchased version*** Objectives of projects include (but are not limited to) the following: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of characterization 2. Demonstrate an understanding of dynamic character 3. Demonstrate an ability to discern key evidence in support of ideas 4. Demonstrate an understanding of setting and its influence on plot development 5. Demonstrate an ability to work efficiently in both independent and group contexts

Measure general comprehension and hold students accountable for reading Farley Mowat’s nonfiction book Never Cry Wolf with this set of printable assessments on chapters 9 through 16. In addition to a multiple choice quiz, a short answer version is provided, which may double as a guided reading worksheet to encourage active engagement with the text. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing both Word Document and PDF versions. Questions pertain to the following details. “Wolf naps” Uncle Albert A fear for the wolves’ survival A staple of the wolves’ diet George’s painful experience The purpose of a scientific experiment The main point of Ootek’s story How wolves catch fish The death of large quantities of caribou Ootek’s unique skill The wolves’ behavior An experiment involving Mike’s husky

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “Black Angel,” a short story by Nancy Springer. 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 and a copy of the public domain narrative are provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting The reason for the Jersey Devil’s frustration Distinguishing characteristics of the nameless child The comparison of the Jersey Devil to another mythical being The reason for the nameless child’s presence in the woods Where the Jersey Devil takes the child The purpose of the Jersey Devil’s visit to the World Tree Dynamic character A new dynamic to the relationship between the child and the Jersey Devil The World Tree’s judgment of the Jersey Devil Symbolism

Measure general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of two quizzes covering Book 2, chapters 7 and 8, of George Orwell’s 1984. A multiple choice assessment and a short answer option are provided, along with answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Winston’s nightmare Winston’s previous belief that he was responsible for his mom’s death A flood of memories returning The Party’s influence on its members How Winston and Julia are jeopardizing their own safety Winston and Julia’s desire to join the Brotherhood An encounter with O’Brien Winston’s feelings after his meeting with O’Brien

Support the development of close reading skills with this worksheet composed of challenging questions designed to help high school students analyze chapter 30 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. An answer key is provided. Delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats, these instructional materials save teachers valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking. Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of the complete chapter, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel. By engaging in this exercise, students will: Examine the context of a given passage Analyze character dialogue to discern meaning and intent Discern the meaning of complex vocabulary and phrases in context, taking into consideration both denotative definitions and connotative associations Analyze an excerpt to discern its significance