“Who’s There?” by Arthur C. Clarke Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time with this printable quiz on the science fiction short story titled “Who’s There?” by Arthur C. Clarke. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• The reason the narrator leaves the space station
• The name of the narrator’s work space
• The significance of the acronym FORB
• The name of the cat
• The cost of a day’s delay in work
• The greatest enemy in space
• Qualities associated with the narrator’s spacesuit
• The function of the internal lockers
• General character description of Bernie Summers
• The narrator’s fear-induced ponderings
• The resolution