Engage students with a classic example of adventure fiction, “To Build a Fire” by Jack London, and use this plot-based quiz to evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate purposeful reading experiences. An answer key is included, as well as a copy of the public domain short story. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By taking this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The protagonist’s arrogance The old timer’s disregarded advice The protagonist’s husky companion The lack of understanding of the severe climate The omnipresent dangers of the setting The building of the fires The protagonist’s lack of imagination and its consequences The protagonist’s alarming thought concerning the husky The protagonist’s realization before his demise

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this plot-based quiz covering “The Wife’s Story” by Ursula K. Le Guin. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to help students ascertain crucial information about characters and conflicts. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Readers will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The narrator’s emotional state The narrator’s characterization of her husband The relationship between the narrator and her sister A quality about the narrator’s husband that “brings the shivers on” her The moon’s role in the husband’s transformation The “curse in his blood” The husband’s tendency to leave home abruptly The husband’s strange smell upon returning The children’s fear of their own father A physical transformation The story’s resolution

Help students demonstrate knowledge of literary elements and apply their understanding to Richard Connell’s short story “The Most Dangerous Game.” With this worksheet, students will identify the literary device that best applies to a given detail and explain their reasoning. An answer key and copy of the text are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. The following essential vocabulary terms are addressed: Exposition Setting Inciting incident External conflict Internal conflict Complication Rising action Climax Resolution Theme Protagonist Antagonist Characterization Foreshadowing Dynamic character Dramatic irony Verbal irony

Evaluate general reading comprehension and maximize students’ interest in works of fiction with this plot-based quiz covering a Grimm’s fairy tale titled “The Three Languages.” Themes addressed include the importance of respecting one’s talents and the power of communication. The assessment may otherwise double as a guided reading handout to facilitate engagement with fiction. An answer key and copy of the short story are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting The reason for the son’s dismissal Skills the son learns How the aged count’s anger culminates How the count’s followers treat the son The interactions between the son and the lord of a castle The son’s response to allegations of danger The son’s achievements And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and maximize students’ interest in works of fiction with this plot-based quiz covering the ghostly Grimm’s fairy tale titled “The Stolen Farthings.” Themes addressed include the importance of honoring the memories of the lost and doing good deeds for others. The assessment may otherwise double as a guided reading handout to facilitate engagement with fiction. An answer key and copy of the short story are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: A description of the ghost The ghost’s behavior The father’s comments The mother’s revelation The discovery of two objects What happens with the two objects The resolution

Evaluate general reading comprehension and maximize students’ interest in works of fiction with this quiz covering the classic Grimm’s fairy tale “Simeli Mountain.” Themes addressed include the consequences of greed and the virtues of discipline and modesty. The assessment may otherwise double as a guided reading handout to facilitate engagement with fiction. An answer key and copy of the short story are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The nature of the protagonist’s work The true name of the mountain How the mountain opens A discovery inside the mountain How the protagonist responds to having new wealth The nature of interactions between the protagonist and his brother Why the brother gets stuck inside the mountain The brother’s fate And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Edgar Allan Poe’s allegory “The Island of the Fay.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. This piece is a surprising departure from the grotesque and instead focuses more on philosophy and spirituality. An answer key and copy of the text are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The narrator’s appreciation of the natural world The narrator’s observations The narrator’s perceptions of humanity Nature’s effect on humanity The peculiar qualities of the island And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. 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 husband’s professional background General characterization of Mathilde What the husband brings home The source of Mathilde’s frustration What the husband intended to do with his savings What he actually does with his savings What happens to the necklace The couple’s debt The consequences of their debt Madame Forestier’s admission And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 1 of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Specifically, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The purpose of a chorus A character known as a peace-maker The reason for street-fighting in Verona Prince Escalus’s declaration Romeo’s cause for sadness Lord Capulet’s attitude toward marrying off Juliet Benvolio’s encouragement (to Romeo) Juliet’s attitude toward marriage Mercutio’s treatment of Romeo A foreshadowing fear Tybalt’s temperament Lord Capulet’s reaction to Romeo’s presence at the party The revelation of Juliet’s true identity

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 17, 18, and 19). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of plot details from the chapters titled “Miss Honey’s Story,” “The Names,” and “The Practice”: Matilda’s curiosities The root of Matilda’s curiosities Miss Honey’s perception of Matilda General characterization of Mangus The reason Miss Honey lives in the cottage What happened to Miss Honey’s mother The identity of Miss Honey’s guardian An object Matilda takes from her father The purpose of the taken object

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering James Baldwin’s short story “The Rockpile.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. 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: Setting Aunt Florence’s remarks about the rockpile Why John and Roy are not allowed to play on the rockpile Richard’s fate John’s response to Roy’s sneaking away to the rockpile Why Elizabeth is unaware of Roy’s actions How Roy gets injured Sister McCandless’ criticism Gabriel’s profession How Gabriel tends to react to conflict Elizabeth’s defense of herself And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 20 and 21). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of plot details from the chapters titled “The Third Miracle” and “A New Home”: Why Nigel wishes he were an adult The identity of a student tormented by Miss Trunchbull How Matilda uses her special powers An unexpected message for Miss Trunchbull The identity of the person who checks on Miss Trunchbull Miss Trunchbull’s replacement The nature of a phone call received by Miss Honey Miss Honey’s assumption about Matilda’s powers Where the Wormwoods intend to move Why Miss Honey is unsurprised by the Wormwoods’ desire to move The Wormwoods’ respective reactions to leaving Matilda behind And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “Early Autumn” by Langston Hughes. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view Setting The history of Bill and Mary An example of Mary’s impulsiveness The reason for Bill and Mary’s reunion Bill’s career The nature of the conversation between Bill and Mary What brings an end to the conversation Why Mary is upset The resolution

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this self-grading, plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 8, 9, and 10). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The purpose of Miss Honey’s visit to see Miss Trunchbull Miss Trunchbull’s personal history Miss Trunchbull’s suspicions about Matilda Mr. Wormwood’s interactions with Miss Trunchbull How Miss Honey tries to help Matilda excel academically The reason Matilda’s parents claim to be too busy to talk to Miss Honey Mrs. Wormwood’s point of view on how girls should behave Mr. Wormwood’s perspective on college The name of Matilda’s best friend Hortensia’s misbehaviors The incident involving Julius Rottwinkle The reason Amanda Thripp gets in trouble And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 1 and 2). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The habits of parents The narrator’s perception of parental behaviors Matilda’s extraordinary accomplishments Mrs. Wormwood’s hobbies Mrs. Phelps’ profession The title of the first book Mrs. Phelps gives Matilda Mrs. Phelps’ personal beliefs Specific authors Matilda enjoys Mr. Wormwood’s profession Mr. Wormwood’s outlook on how to become rich Matilda’s reaction to her parents’ mean behavior And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 6 and 7). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Matilda’s continued pranking Mr. Wormwood’s self-image Mrs. Wormwood’s remarks on how men see themselves The name of Matilda’s school Miss Honey’s general characterization Miss Trunchbull’s distinguishing traits The narrator’s advice to the audience concerning people like Miss Trunchbull Lavender’s reaction to details about Miss Trunchbull How Matilda demonstrates her genius in the classroom The poetry form Matilda especially enjoys Matilda’s opinion on what makes for good children’s literature And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 3, 4, and 5). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: How Matilda overtly and furtively irritates her family members Matilda’s observations about her mom’s behavior How Mr. Wormwood expresses his rage General characterizations of Fred and Chopper Mr. Wormwood’s expectations of his son Mr. Wormwood’s misogyny and insults And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 11, 12, and 13). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of plot details from the chapters titled “Bruce Bogtrotter and the Cake,” “Lavender,” and “The Weekly Test”: The reason for an assembly An object Miss Trunchbull carries onstage Bruce’s alleged misconduct and subsequent punishment Miss Honey’s announcement Lavender’s reason for going to the pond Secondary characters who endure the wrath of Miss Trunchbull How students feel about Miss Honey’s teaching style And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 14, 15, and 16). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of plot details from the chapters titled “The First Miracle,” “The Second Miracle,” and “Miss Honey’s Cottage”: Why kids are like flies according to Miss Trunchbull The reason for Miss Trunchbull’s panic The reason Matilda feels overwhelmed The effects of Matilda’s sense of being overwhelmed Matilda’s secret The person with whom Matilda shares her secret Where Miss Honey lives Matilda’s wonderings And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “April Showers” by Edith Wharton. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view The protagonist’s pseudonym The protagonist’s self-image Why the protagonist feels guilty Uncle James’ passion Uncle James’ perception of female writers The profession of the protagonist’s father The significance of Kathleen Kyd The protagonist’s socialization (or lack thereof) The reason for a trip to Boston The father’s revelation And more