The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery is a great memoir to feature in a nonfiction unit or an independent book study unit, especially for those who appreciate the importance and influence of an animal on human lives. This resource covers chapters 10 through 14, promotes homework accountability, and measures general reading comprehension. It may serve as a reading check quiz or as a guided reading handout to create more purposeful reading experiences and facilitate recall. An answer key is provided, and all materials are delivered as printable Word Documents and PDFs. Questions pertain to the following: How Bobbie and Jarvis help Sy and Howard The significance of St. Francis of Assisi to Sy and her work Christopher’s sudden pickiness toward food Signs of Christopher’s deteriorating physical condition The cause of Christopher’s health problems A touching moment between Sy and Christopher Tess and Christopher’s shared medical issues A remarkable secret concerning Sy’s father George’s comment on Christopher’s incredible success Bobbie’s past and how it made her appreciate Christopher’s life Christopher as a “big Buddha master”

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure reading comprehension with this set of quizzes on chapters one through six of Bette Greene’s Summer of My German Soldier. A multiple choice version and short answer alternative are provided in addition to an answer key. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. With these resources, middle and high school students will demonstrate general knowledge of characters, setting, historical context, and plot.

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure reading comprehension with this set of quizzes on chapters seven through 12 of Bette Greene’s Summer of My German Soldier. A multiple choice version and short answer alternative are provided in addition to an answer key. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. With these resources, middle and high school students will demonstrate general knowledge of characters, setting, historical context, and plot.

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure reading comprehension with this set of quizzes on chapters 13 through 21 of Bette Greene’s Summer of My German Soldier. A multiple choice version and short answer alternative are provided in addition to an answer key. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. With these resources, middle and high school students will demonstrate general knowledge of characters, setting, historical context, and plot.

Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time with this printable quiz on the science fiction short story titled “Who’s There?” by Arthur C. Clarke. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The reason the narrator leaves the space station The name of the narrator’s work space The significance of the acronym FORB The name of the cat The cost of a day’s delay in work The greatest enemy in space Qualities associated with the narrator’s spacesuit The function of the internal lockers General character description of Bernie Summers The narrator’s fear-induced ponderings The resolution

Gothic fiction and horror are genres that maximize many high school students’ engagement with literature. “In the Vault” by H.P. Lovecraft is one such short story. It features elements such as entrapment, mutilated corpses, and the avenging of wrongdoing—making the narrative a particularly chilling read during the Halloween season. This multiple choice quiz on “In the Vault” 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 narrator’s criticism of people A general description of the protagonist’s personality The protagonist’s work The characterization of Matthew Fenner The characterization of Asaph Sawyer The reason the protagonist gets trapped in the vault The duration of time the protagonist is trapped The protagonist’s initial reaction to being in the company of corpses A plan to escape the vault A complication that hinders progress Dr. Davis’s reaction to the protagonist’s injury The discovery as a result of an investigation

Fairy tales are not just for elementary readers; even middle and high school students may find fairy tales highly engaging. “The Girl Without Hands” by the Brothers Grimm, also known as “The Maiden Without Hands” and “The Armless Maiden,” is a short story about the plight of a maiden whose poor father makes a bargain that results in her disfigurement and confinement. English Language Arts teachers may assign the Grimms’ tale and administer this editable assessment to evaluate reading comprehension. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The miller’s understanding of his deal with a stranger The stranger’s underhandedness The true identity of the stranger The maiden’s attempts at saving herself The means by which the maiden loses her hands The assistance of a guardian fairy The nature of the relationship between the king and the maiden The king’s gift to the maiden The trickery of the wizard and its effect on the king’s relationship with the maiden The message displayed on the cottage The reason the maiden’s hands grow back The length of time the king travels in search of the maiden The nickname of the maiden’s son The son’s initial reaction to learning the identity of his father The resolution

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 4 through 7). 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 knows his father has returned The manner in which Jim tells Huck’s future The reasons why Pap is upset with his son The new judge’s actions and decisions in contrast to Judge Thatcher’s The failed efforts to rehabilitate Pap How and why Huck is taken to the cabin Pap’s drunken behavior Huck’s efforts at self-preservation

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 8 through 10). 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 search crew’s efforts to recover Huck’s body How Huck comes into possession of bread to eat Huck’s evolving perspective on prayer Huck’s first indication that someone else is on the island The reason for Jim’s intense fear when he first meets Huck Jim’s motivations for taking up residence on the island Jim’s superstitious nature The circumstances surrounding the death of Pap Jim’s motivations for concealing information from Huck Huck’s prank and its unintended consequences Huck and Jim’s plan involving a disguise

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 11 through 13). 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: Huck’s motives for lying to Judith Textual evidence to support the claim that Judith and her family have fallen on tough times The advice Judith offers Huck before his departure How Huck and Jim avoid being discovered while traveling Pap’s philosophy on stealing and Huck’s acceptance of this philosophy What is revealed about Huck’s character based on his actions The discovery of robbers and murderers The reason Jake and Bill want a man dead Jake’s reluctance to kill a man The fate of the raft Huck’s ability to empathize and show compassion

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 14 through 16). 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: Jim’s opinion of King Solomon Huck’s frustration with Jim’s perspective Huck and Jim’s plan to reach safety The trick Huck plays on Jim involving the fog How the trick strengthens the bond of understanding between Huck and Jim Jim’s plan once they reach Cairo Huck’s reaction to Jim’s plan Huck’s cunning nature The change in Jim and Huck’s plans Huck’s internal conflict The separation of Huck and Jim

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 17 through 19). 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: Buck’s characterization The Grangerfords’ social status Emmeline Grangerford’s art and Huck’s reaction to it The circumstances leading to Huck’s reunion with Jim The ambiguity surrounding the cause of the feud between the Grangerfords and the Shepherdsons The irony of churchgoers’ behavior The cause of a bloody battle The consequences of the bloody battle The introduction of the two con artists Huck’s motivation for going along with the con artists’ trickery

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this set of quiz questions on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 20 through 23). 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: Huck’s powers of persuasion Background information on the king The content of the printed poster The king’s attempts to learn dialogue from Shakespeare’s Hamlet Twain’s unpleasant description of the town The characterization of Boggs The interactions between Boggs and Sherburn Huck’s opinion of the circus Huck’s feelings toward the ringmaster The duke and king’s first performance Efforts to increase attendance numbers The low humor of subsequent performances What angers the attendees of the subsequent performances The vengeful intent of the spectators Jim’s opinion of kings The cause of Jim’s sadness

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