Evaluate general reading comprehension and maximize students’ interest in works of fiction with this quiz covering the classic Grimm’s fairy tale “Simeli Mountain.” Themes addressed include the consequences of greed and the virtues of discipline and modesty. The assessment may otherwise double as a guided reading handout to facilitate engagement with fiction. An answer key and copy of the short story are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The nature of the protagonist’s work The true name of the mountain How the mountain opens A discovery inside the mountain How the protagonist responds to having new wealth The nature of interactions between the protagonist and his brother Why the brother gets stuck inside the mountain The brother’s fate And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Edgar Allan Poe’s allegory “The Island of the Fay.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. This piece is a surprising departure from the grotesque and instead focuses more on philosophy and spirituality. An answer key and copy of the text are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The narrator’s appreciation of the natural world The narrator’s observations The narrator’s perceptions of humanity Nature’s effect on humanity The peculiar qualities of the island And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The husband’s professional background General characterization of Mathilde What the husband brings home The source of Mathilde’s frustration What the husband intended to do with his savings What he actually does with his savings What happens to the necklace The couple’s debt The consequences of their debt Madame Forestier’s admission And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering James Baldwin’s short story “The Rockpile.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting Aunt Florence’s remarks about the rockpile Why John and Roy are not allowed to play on the rockpile Richard’s fate John’s response to Roy’s sneaking away to the rockpile Why Elizabeth is unaware of Roy’s actions How Roy gets injured Sister McCandless’ criticism Gabriel’s profession How Gabriel tends to react to conflict Elizabeth’s defense of herself And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 17, 18, and 19). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of plot details from the chapters titled “Miss Honey’s Story,” “The Names,” and “The Practice”: Matilda’s curiosities The root of Matilda’s curiosities Miss Honey’s perception of Matilda General characterization of Mangus The reason Miss Honey lives in the cottage What happened to Miss Honey’s mother The identity of Miss Honey’s guardian An object Matilda takes from her father The purpose of the taken object

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 20 and 21). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of plot details from the chapters titled “The Third Miracle” and “A New Home”: Why Nigel wishes he were an adult The identity of a student tormented by Miss Trunchbull How Matilda uses her special powers An unexpected message for Miss Trunchbull The identity of the person who checks on Miss Trunchbull Miss Trunchbull’s replacement The nature of a phone call received by Miss Honey Miss Honey’s assumption about Matilda’s powers Where the Wormwoods intend to move Why Miss Honey is unsurprised by the Wormwoods’ desire to move The Wormwoods’ respective reactions to leaving Matilda behind And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 14, 15, and 16). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of plot details from the chapters titled “The First Miracle,” “The Second Miracle,” and “Miss Honey’s Cottage”: Why kids are like flies according to Miss Trunchbull The reason for Miss Trunchbull’s panic The reason Matilda feels overwhelmed The effects of Matilda’s sense of being overwhelmed Matilda’s secret The person with whom Matilda shares her secret Where Miss Honey lives Matilda’s wonderings And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting The protagonist’s name The reason for the protagonist’s journey Physical challenges facing the protagonist Figments of the protagonist’s imagination A hunter’s assumptions Items attained along the protagonist’s journey The resolution And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Flannery O’Connor’s short story “The Life You Save May Be Your Own.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Shiftlet’s distinguishing physical characteristic Shiftlet’s stated background Lucynell’s condition Mrs. Crater’s motivations The relationship between Shiftlet and Lucynell Shiftlet’s deception Shiftlet’s interactions with a hitchhiker The allusion to the title And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “Early Autumn” by Langston Hughes. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view Setting The history of Bill and Mary An example of Mary’s impulsiveness The reason for Bill and Mary’s reunion Bill’s career The nature of the conversation between Bill and Mary What brings an end to the conversation Why Mary is upset The resolution

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this self-grading, plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 8, 9, and 10). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The purpose of Miss Honey’s visit to see Miss Trunchbull Miss Trunchbull’s personal history Miss Trunchbull’s suspicions about Matilda Mr. Wormwood’s interactions with Miss Trunchbull How Miss Honey tries to help Matilda excel academically The reason Matilda’s parents claim to be too busy to talk to Miss Honey Mrs. Wormwood’s point of view on how girls should behave Mr. Wormwood’s perspective on college The name of Matilda’s best friend Hortensia’s misbehaviors The incident involving Julius Rottwinkle The reason Amanda Thripp gets in trouble And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 1 and 2). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The habits of parents The narrator’s perception of parental behaviors Matilda’s extraordinary accomplishments Mrs. Wormwood’s hobbies Mrs. Phelps’ profession The title of the first book Mrs. Phelps gives Matilda Mrs. Phelps’ personal beliefs Specific authors Matilda enjoys Mr. Wormwood’s profession Mr. Wormwood’s outlook on how to become rich Matilda’s reaction to her parents’ mean behavior And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 6 and 7). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Matilda’s continued pranking Mr. Wormwood’s self-image Mrs. Wormwood’s remarks on how men see themselves The name of Matilda’s school Miss Honey’s general characterization Miss Trunchbull’s distinguishing traits The narrator’s advice to the audience concerning people like Miss Trunchbull Lavender’s reaction to details about Miss Trunchbull How Matilda demonstrates her genius in the classroom The poetry form Matilda especially enjoys Matilda’s opinion on what makes for good children’s literature And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 3, 4, and 5). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: How Matilda overtly and furtively irritates her family members Matilda’s observations about her mom’s behavior How Mr. Wormwood expresses his rage General characterizations of Fred and Chopper Mr. Wormwood’s expectations of his son Mr. Wormwood’s misogyny and insults And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and promote accountability for homework completion with this plot-based quiz covering Matilda by Roald Dahl (chapters 11, 12, and 13). The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the novel. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of plot details from the chapters titled “Bruce Bogtrotter and the Cake,” “Lavender,” and “The Weekly Test”: The reason for an assembly An object Miss Trunchbull carries onstage Bruce’s alleged misconduct and subsequent punishment Miss Honey’s announcement Lavender’s reason for going to the pond Secondary characters who endure the wrath of Miss Trunchbull How students feel about Miss Honey’s teaching style And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “Breakfast” by John Steinbeck. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view Setting The protagonist’s emotional reaction to his memories Weather conditions Sensory details The protagonist’s encounter with a family What impresses the protagonist about members of the family How generosity is made evident The resolution

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “April Showers” by Edith Wharton. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view The protagonist’s pseudonym The protagonist’s self-image Why the protagonist feels guilty Uncle James’ passion Uncle James’ perception of female writers The profession of the protagonist’s father The significance of Kathleen Kyd The protagonist’s socialization (or lack thereof) The reason for a trip to Boston The father’s revelation And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “A Wagner Matinée” by Willa Cather. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting Point of view The sender of a letter The relationship between Clark and Georgiana Georgiana’s personal history Physical attributes of Georgiana Clark’s observations during a concert Georgiana’s emotional state And more

Engage students with a classic Grimm’s fairy tale and evaluate general reading comprehension with this plot-based quiz covering “The Four Clever Brothers.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate engagement with the short story. An answer key and copy of the narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The reason for the brothers’ departure The duration of the brothers’ separation from one another Gifts each brother receives along their respective journeys Challenges faced by the brothers The proposed prize for rescuing a kidnapped princess The king’s compromise The brothers’ collective reaction to the king’s compromise And more

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the parable are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting The subject of the minister’s sermon The townspeople’s reaction to the veiled minister Elizabeth’s relationship to the minister An observation made during a funeral service The reason for the minister’s fear at a wedding ceremony The minister’s caretaker when he becomes elderly Whether or not the minister ever permits his veil to be lifted The nature of the minister’s dying remarks And more