Go beyond reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this set of rigorous questions on chapter 2 of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. A variety of question types facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with this resource, students will: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Apply knowledge of various literary devices zoomorphism and metaphor Discern the tone of a given passage in context Discern the significance of the boys’ allusions to adventure fiction Discern the significance of the group’s not bringing the conch shell to the mountain Analyze a character’s behavior to infer what is revealed about his mindset Analyze the author’s craft to articulate how Golding achieves a particular effect Identify relevant textual evidence in support of claims regarding Jack’s defiant nature and Piggy’s leadership potential Write with clarity and precision

Go beyond reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this set of rigorous questions on chapter 9 of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. A variety of question types facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for 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 this resource, students will: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Define complex words and phrases in context Apply knowledge of various literary devices (metaphor, personification, and oxymoron) Articulate how details associated with heat contribute to the development of both plot and character Analyze the author’s language to determine what it implies about a given character Identify several chapter details that contribute to Jack’s deified characterization Identify several chapter details that contribute to Piggy and Ralph’s loss of discipline Explain how a given passage honors and dignifies the character of Simon after his death Write with clarity and precision

Go beyond reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this set of rigorous questions on chapter 10 of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. A variety of question types facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for 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 this resource, students will: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Apply knowledge of various literary devices (metaphor, simile, personification, imagery, situational irony, and syncope) Make logical inferences about Ralph’s psychological state in the context of a passage Explore character motivations Discern the greater significance of a given detail Explain how a given phrase is a euphemism and why the author chose to employ this device Articulate the purpose of Wilfred’s brutal punishment in terms of plot development Identify textual evidence in support of a claim Write with clarity and precision

Go beyond reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this set of rigorous questions on chapter 11 of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. A variety of question types facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for 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 this resource, students will: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Apply knowledge of various literary devices (personification) Discern the greater significance of a given detail Demonstrate understanding of figurative language Make logical inferences about character behavior Analyze character intentions and motivations Define complex words and phrases in context Identify textual evidence in support of a claim

Go beyond reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this set of rigorous questions on chapter 12 of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. A variety of question types facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. This resource may serve as the basis for 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 this resource, students will: Discern what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters interact and develop Apply knowledge of various literary devices (personification, aposiopesis, sibilance, and situational irony) Demonstrate understanding of figurative language Make logical inferences about character behavior Analyze character intentions and motivations Analyze the author’s craft to articulate how the incorporation of frequent em-dashes contributes to storytelling Articulate the significance of a given detail Conduct brief research on the author and identify examples of autobiographical parallel Identify textual evidence in support of a claim Write with clarity and precision

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this editable quiz on chapter 5 of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The purpose of the meeting Jack’s treatment of the little ‘uns The general reception to Jack’s speech Phil’s dreams Simon’s admission The general reception to Simon’s dialogue Ralph’s suggestion of a vote Piggy’s suggestion to Ralph after the boys break away from the meeting Ralph’s feelings toward the idea of resigning from leadership Piggy’s desires Percival’s nightmare

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability with this editable quiz on chapter 12 of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By taking this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Ralph’s encounter with the pig’s head The identities of the armed guards Information the armed guards provide to Ralph Jack’s methods of trying to capture Ralph Ralph’s near-death experiences The reason a naval officer is attracted to the island Percival’s loss of identity Claims of leadership Ralph’s emotional state to conclude the novel The naval officer’s reaction to Ralph’s behavior

Promote active engagement with fiction and evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz on the satirical science fiction short story titled “Lose Now, Pay Later” by Carol Farley. A short answer option is also included, as are answer keys. All materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting The narrator’s assessment of her brother The name of a deliciously sweet treat The protagonist’s initial reaction to the discovery of a new mall business The message conveyed on the store’s largest sign The mall directors’ feelings toward the new establishment The name of a new feature in the mall parking lot The function of a new feature in the mall parking lot How the power of the new feature is regulated The protagonist’s emotional reaction prior to using the new feature Trinja’s immediate reaction to witnessing the new feature in action The physical effects of the new feature The general characterization of the woman who operates the new feature The brother’s theory about the machines

For many high school readers, fairy tales and fantasy fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. “The Buckwheat” by Hans Christian Andersen is a cautionary tale about a young buckwheat whose pride becomes his tragic downfall. With this editable quiz on “The Buckwheat,” English teachers will promote homework accountability and evaluate reading comprehension. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The narrator’s stated purpose for the narrative The description of a willow tree The personality trait associated with the buckwheat The buckwheat’s treatment of the willow tree How the buckwheat exhibits defiance The antagonist of the narrative The willow tree’s reaction to the buckwheat’s fate The sparrow’s compassionate nature

For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this multiple choice, plot-based assessment on “Hansel and Gretel” by the Brothers Grimm, English teachers will promote homework accountability, measure general reading comprehension, and save valuable time without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following plot elements: The problem facing Hansel and Gretel’s family The stepmother’s solution to the family’s problem Hansel’s strategic thinking and resourcefulness A key instance of dramatic irony Hansel and Gretel’s encounter with the white bird The discovery of an old witch’s house A supernatural quality associated with witches Gretel’s duty according to the old witch Gretel’s strategic thinking The resolution

Fairy tales are not just for elementary students; even high school readers can use (and enjoy) fairy tales as a tool for measuring general reading comprehension. This multiple choice quiz covers “Rapunzel” by the Brothers Grimm. With an estimated Lexile Measure range of 1010-1200, the short story is especially suitable for middle and high school students. The briefness of the narrative also makes it an appropriate time-filler for awkward gaps in teaching schedules. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Why the setting is dangerous The wife’s desires in the exposition The characterization of the husband The bargain between the husband and the antagonist Life events involving Rapunzel Rapunzel’s talents The means by which a prince visits Rapunzel Rapunzel’s request of the prince The antagonist’s punishment of Rapunzel The prince’s physical condition following an encounter with the enchantress How Rapunzel cures the prince

Promote active engagement with ironic fiction and evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz on the short story “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry. An answer key is included. All materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view The location where a promise was made twenty years previously How the location has changed in the present day The ambiguity surrounding Bob’s wealth How Bob views his relationship with Jimmy Aspects of Bob’s physical appearance Aspects of Jimmy’s physical appearance The actions of the Chicago police department Details pertaining to the arrest of Bob The content of Jimmy’s letter

Gothic fantasy and horror are genres that maximize many high school students’ engagement with literature. “The Cats of Ulthar” by H.P. Lovecraft is a macabre short story featuring savage neighbors, an avenging curse, and flesh-eating felines—making it an especially chilling choice for the Halloween season. This multiple choice quiz on “The Cats of Ulthar” helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The narrator’s perception of cats The longtime existence of cats The old couple’s terrible reputation The community’s general disposition toward the couple The paintings on the travelers’ caravan The characterization of Menes The sudden disappearance of the cats A change in the cats’ physical appearance upon their return The fate of the old couple Peculiar discoveries inside the old couple’s house A change in the law

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “A Mild Attack of Locusts,” a short story by Doris Lessing. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this multiple choice assessment makes it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. An answer key is provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Richard’s relation to Margaret Stephen’s relation to Margaret Margaret’s personal background Socioeconomics The frequency with which locusts appear Methods used to combat the locusts The threat posed by female locusts Margaret’s concern for Stephen An act of Stephen’s that temporarily lifts Margaret’s spirits Margaret’s imagination Topics of discussion between Richard and Stephen Stephen’s past experiences with locust swarms Margaret’s self-perception

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “The Bremen Town Musicians,” a short story by the Brothers Grimm. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this multiple choice assessment makes it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. An answer key and a copy of the public domain fairy tale are provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The reason the donkey leaves the mill The reason a master wants to kill a hound The means by which a mistress wants to kill her cat The donkey and rooster’s roles in their band The rooster’s observations The occupants of a house The methods by which the animals drive away the robbers The reason the cat scratches at a human’s face The assailed human’s irrational thinking The length of time the animals live in the house

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage,” a short story by the Brothers Grimm. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this multiple choice assessment makes it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. An answer key and a copy of the public domain fairy tale are provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The nature of the characters’ living arrangements The main responsibilities of the mouse, the bird, and the sausage, respectively The narrative’s inciting incident The bird’s changing self-image The general reaction to the bird’s suggestion of new living arrangements The process by which major decisions are made The cause of death for the mouse, the bird, and the sausage, respectively

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “The Twelve Dancing Princesses,” a short story by the Brothers Grimm. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this multiple choice assessment makes it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. An answer key and a copy of the public domain fairy tale are provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The clue indicating the princesses leave home every night The length of time a man has to satisfy the king’s request A reward for success A consequence for failure The method by which the princesses set men up for failure How an old soldier learns the secret of the princesses An item that helps the old soldier follow the princesses The mentality of the youngest princess Signs that alert the youngest princess that she is being followed The festive parties attended by the princesses An item that helps the old soldier prove his success

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “Barbie-Q,” a short story by Sandra Cisneros. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this multiple choice assessment makes it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. An answer key is provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view The nature of the interactions between the narrator and her friend The general characterization of the narrator The reason for the dolls’ flaws How the girls unexpectedly came into possession of extra toys The means by which the girls typically acquired clothes for their dolls The socioeconomic status of the girls’ families The girls’ feelings toward the flawed toys The narrator’s implications to conclude the narrative

For many high school readers, realistic, historical, and young adult fiction are genres that maximize relatability and engagement with literature. “Blues Ain’t No Mockin Bird” by Toni Cade Bambara is a short story focusing on a Black family whose ways of life are being infringed upon by opportunistic, politically motivated filmmakers. English Language Arts teachers may administer this editable assessment to promote homework accountability and evaluate students’ reading comprehension. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Point of view Setting Characterization in the exposition Cathy’s relation to the narrator The upcoming holiday The content of two filmmakers’ work Granny’s perception of her husband Granddaddy’s manner of approaching the filmmakers The outcome of Granddaddy’s interaction with the filmmakers

Eliminate take-home assessment planning responsibilities, evaluate general reading comprehension, and promote homework accountability with this multiple choice quiz covering “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in a zip file containing editable Word Documents and printable PDFs. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The subject of a portrait The personal histories of the doctor’s guests The reason for the acquaintances’ visit Dr. Heidegger’s claims and his guests’ immediate reactions The object the doctor uses to prove a point The doctor’s general characterization The effects of the doctor’s experiment The resolution