"Who Am I This Time?" by Kurt Vonnegut Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this plot-based quiz covering Kurt Vonnegut’s short story “Who Am I This Time?” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to help high school students ascertain crucial details about characters and plot developments. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:

• The North Crawford Mask and Wig Club
• The avoidance of social gatherings
• The narrator’s wish for Harry Nash
• The narrator’s invitation to an auditioning woman
• The town’s reaction to Harry’s acting
• The narrator’s first impression of Helene’s acting
• Efforts to improve Helene’s acting
• Helene’s fantasy when viewing movies in the past
• Helene’s difficulty in establishing relationships
• Lydia’s impressions on who will direct
• Lydia’s prediction for Helene
• A gift from Harry
• “The luckiest girl in town”