Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle of plot-based quizzes covering each Act of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. The assessments may double as guided reading worksheets to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Antonio’s lack of awareness in terms of the cause of his sadness Why Salerio and Solanio think Antonio is unsettled Salerio’s stated belief concerning human emotions Gratiano’s thoughts on sad men Bassanio’s motive for needing money Antonio’s generosity Why Portia is sad, according to Nerissa The condition under which Portia is allowed to marry Nerissa’s role in Portia’s life Shylock’s profession The quality that most distinguishes Shylock The reason for Shylock’s resentment toward Antonio Shylock’s deal with Antonio Morocco’s wooing of Portia The consequences facing any man who fails to solve a riddle Launcelot’s feelings toward Shylock Old Gobbo’s condition Launcelot’s crass behavior Bassanio’s generosity toward Launcelot Gratiano’s reputation Jessica’s promise to Lorenzo Launcelot’s service to Lorenzo and Jessica Jessica’s willingness to behave criminally Jessica’s discomfort with her appearance A sign that the “right” casket is chosen Aragon’s intent The identity of a young visitor Salerio and Solanio’s reaction to the news about Antonio Why Shylock is angry at Salerio and Solanio How Shylock justifies his behavior Tubal’s role Jessica’s behavior Interactions between Portia and Bassanio Bassanio’s participation in the riddle-solving contest The relationship between Gratiano and Nerissa A letter from Antonio Shylock’s self-image Portia’s reaction to news about Antonio Balthazar’s role Jessica’s perception of Portia The Duke’s interactions with Shylock Antonio’s reaction to his circumstances Shylock’s self-image Bassanio’s efforts to save Antonio The Duke’s indecision What Antonio wants Bassanio to do for him Nerissa’s disguise Portia’s disguise Why Shylock won’t receive his pound of flesh Shylock’s crimes and consequences Bassanio’s ring How Lorenzo and Jessica perceive themselves Lorenzo’s talking about the calming music of the stars Stephano’s message Portia’s insistence that everyone keep a secret from her husband How Portia and Nerissa deceive their husbands Antonio’s relationship with Bassanio News of Antonio’s ships News from Nerissa Gratiano’s crude humor

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle of plot-based quizzes covering the entirety of Dracula by Bram Stoker. Each assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. Answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in both Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Jonathan’s reason for his travels Count Dracula’s letter The gift of a rosary The howling of wolves in the distance The nature of Jonathan’s formal introduction to Dracula Omens of dangerous events to come Jonathan’s shaving accident Dracula’s demands of Jonathan The attempted seduction of Jonathan by three strange women Jonathan’s encounter with gypsies Dracula’s stealing of Jonathan’s identity Jonathan’s stunning discoveries Mina’s letters to Lucy Lucy’s marriage proposals Dr. Seward’s work The reason for Dr. Seward’s sadness The characterization of Renfield Mina’s anxiety relating to Lucy The content of a newspaper article Lucy’s city of residence Dracula’s supernatural capabilities Lucy’s sleepwalking tendencies The appearance of pinpricks on Lucy’s neck Renfield’s behavior Jonathan’s illness Jonathan’s journal Jonathan and Mina’s wedding Dr. Seward’s decision to release Renfield The effect of a bat’s appearance of Renfield Van Helsing’s profession Lucy’s medical needs Van Helsing’s recommendations to help Lucy How Mrs. Westenra compromises Lucy’s wellness Van Helsing’s efforts to protect Lucy Lucy’s claims of a bat striking against her window The content of a featured newspaper article The nature of Seward’s injuries Mrs. Westenra’s cause of death Lucy’s memo The relationship between Hawkins and Jonathan Renfield’s observations Van Helsing’s refusal to let Arthur kiss Lucy Van Helsing’s appreciation for Mina’s contributions Reasons for Mina’s sense of guilt Renfield’s surprising sanity Seward’s cautious belief in the occult A rash of child abductions Seward’s rationalization of an empty casket Van Helsing and Seward’s desire not to get personally involved with police The process of releasing Lucy’s soul Arthur’s reluctance to accept the plan How the group intends to keep Lucy from accessing the interior of her casket Mina’s responsibilities on behalf of the group Jonathan’s intentions Renfield’s previous behaviors The purpose of a group meeting Van Helsing’s assessment of Dracula’s brain Dracula’s limitations The general consensus that Renfield may be ready for release from the asylum The emergence of hundreds of rats Signs of Mina’s decline Jonathan’s relief over keeping Mina out of the loop The plan to enter Dracula’s Piccadilly residence Dracula’s feeding on Mina Renfield’s death The lie about Renfield’s death The group’s decision to stop hiding information from Mina Mina’s concern that she specifically is endangering the men in her group Mina’s bodily reaction to the Communion wafer The process of neutralizing Dracula’s wooden boxes The purpose of Mina’s telegram Dracula’s unsuccessful attack against the men Van Helsing’s logic Mina’s hypnosis Dracula’s mode of travel Mina’s fear of jeopardizing the group’s success Jonathan’s will An agreement agreed to by the entire group Mina’s hypnosis Van Helsing’s theories about Dracula’s manipulation Seward’s concern for others’ traveling efforts Van Helsing’s mode of protecting Mina and himself from danger The return of the three sisters Dracula’s defeat The nature of Jonathan’s injuries The death of Morris Morris’s dying thoughts

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle of plot-based quizzes covering each Act of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Answer keys are included. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting The motivation of a crowd Marullus’s perception of Caesar A coinciding event Flavius’s perception of Caesar Cassius’s fear The actions of a Soothsayer Cassius’s efforts to diminish Caesar Caesar’s medical condition Cassius’s plan to manipulate Brutus Casca’s fear Cinna’s role in a conspiracy The role of Lucius How Brutus rationalizes murdering Caesar How Brutus feels about his men taking an oath Individuals not permitted into the group The nature of Antony’s relationship with Caesar Portia’s concern for her husband How Brutus’s secrecy affects Portia Ligarius’s loyalty Calpurnia’s nightmares Ominous occurrences that foreshadow tragic events Decius’s influence on Caesar The purpose of Artemidorus’s letter Information from the Soothsayer Portia’s grievances Caesar’s decision involving Artemidorus’s letter Why Cassius fears the conspiracy has fallen apart before Caesar speaks Cassius’s extreme reaction to his fear Brutus’s motivation for kissing Caesar’s hand Caesar’s self image Brutus’s motivation for having Antony brought to him Antony’s apology to Caesar’s corpse Antony’s ominous prediction for the region The basis on which Brutus asks the public to trust him How Antony manipulates the public into distrusting Brutus The reading of Caesar’s will The nature of Antony’s conversation with Octavius and Lepidus What Antony intends to do with Caesar’s will Antony’s intentions for Lepidus The changing nature of Brutus and Cassius’s relationship Brutus’s observations about Cassius’s behavior Information provided to Brutus by Lucilius Why Brutus punished Lucius Brutus’s accusations against Cassius Cassius’s self-image Cassius’s emotionally charged offer to Brutus An unexpected visitor to the tent A supernatural encounter Antony’s assumption about Brutus and Cassius’s motives Conflict between Antony and Octavius Brutus and Cassius’s denigrating assessment of Antony Cassius’s opinion on superstitions Messala’s role in the battle The death of Cassius’s flag-bearer Titinius’s scrutiny of Brutus’s battlefield decision-making The cause of Cassius’s death Lucilius’s persona Antony’s motives with regard to his treatment of Lucilius The cause of Brutus’s death