“The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering Dino Buzzati’s allegorical short story titled “The Colomber.” This assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• A birthday request
• A description of a colomber
• The protagonist’s career choice
• Advice from the protagonist’s father
• Stefano’s perception of the colomber
• A gift from the colomber
• Qualities associated with the gift
• And more