“The Doom that Came to Sarnath” by H.P. Lovecraft Quiz and Close Reading Bundle

Evaluate general reading comprehension and sharpen students’ critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this plot-based quiz and close reading worksheet on H.P. Lovecraft’s short story “The Doom that Came to Sarnath,” a piece featuring many compelling elements: strange shadows, the vanishing of a city, the plundering of a race of lizard people, and more. Answer keys and a copy of the narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will:

• Read for literal comprehension
• Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings
• Infer the intended effects of the authors’ word choices and narrative techniques
• Determine the function of a given passage
• Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
• Apply knowledge of literary devices with emphasis on foreshadowing
• Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
• Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
• Come to class better prepared to discuss literature