"Black Angel" by Nancy Springer Quiz

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “Black Angel,” a short story by Nancy Springer. 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 narrative are provided.

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

• Setting
• The reason for the Jersey Devil’s frustration
• Distinguishing characteristics of the nameless child
• The comparison of the Jersey Devil to another mythical being
• The reason for the nameless child’s presence in the woods
• Where the Jersey Devil takes the child
• The purpose of the Jersey Devil’s visit to the World Tree
• Dynamic character
• A new dynamic to the relationship between the child and the Jersey Devil
• The World Tree’s judgment of the Jersey Devil
• Symbolism