"The Beginning of Grief" by L. Woiwode Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Larry Woiwode’s short story “The Beginning of Grief,” a narrative exploring themes of personal loss and the importance of openness and communication in terms of processing death. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with this resource, 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