"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Activities Bundle

Evaluate general reading comprehension, support critical thinking, and promote homework accountability with this bundle of formative assessments covering Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.” A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.

This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.

By engaging with these materials, students will perform the following tasks:

• Make a logical inference based on the narrative’s title
• Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
• Discern the intended effect of the author’s language in context
• Determine the function of the narrative’s point of view
• Consider the effects of the author’s narrative techniques
• Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed
• Examine how characters think, behave, interact, and develop
• Contrast the characterizations of the protagonist and the police
• Apply knowledge of literary devices with an emphasis on red herring and symbolism