"The Whistle" by Anne Estevis Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “The Whistle” by Anne Estevis. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is included. Due to copyright restrictions, the narrative is not included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• Point of view
• The narrator’s nickname
• The reason the narrator’s parents are absent
• Tasks undertaken by the narrator and her siblings
• The grandmother’s name
• The grandmother’s complications
• The narrator’s mistakes
• The grandmother’s treatment of the narrator
• How the narrator expresses her remorse
• The resolution