"Old Woman Magoun" by Mary E. Wilkins Quiz

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “Old Woman Magoun,” a short story by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. 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 copy of the public domain narrative are provided.

By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:

• Setting
• The social significance of the grocery store
• Magoun’s reputation
• The construction of a bridge
• Lily’s relation to Magoun
• Lily’s general characterization
• Sally Jinks’ suggestion
• The purpose of Barry’s visit to Magoun
• Barry’s feelings toward Magoun
• Mason’s profession
• A request Magoun makes of Mason
• The cause of Lily’s illness
• Magoun’s intentional inaction
• Magoun’s attempts to comfort her dying granddaughter
• The significance of an object