“The Woman’s Ghost Story” by Algernon Blackwood is a narrative of special appeal to high school students interested in Halloween, supernatural fiction, and the paranormal realm. Use this plot-based quiz on “The Woman’s Ghost Story” to evaluate general reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with literature. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
- The general characterization of the woman
- The woman’s criticism of storytellers
- Conditions under which the woman will share her ghost story
- The woman’s audience
- The setting of the woman’s story
- The purpose of the woman’s travels
- The general characterization of the ghost
- The woman’s reaction to the ghostly encounter
- The ghost’s relationship with space
- The ghost’s desires
- The woman’s so-called “brave” act
- The resolution
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