Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time with this printable quiz on the Gothic short story “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Additionally, a self-grading Easel Assessment is included. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The prince’s name The number of people he has isolated at the abbey Forms of entertainment provided The prince’s intentions The collective attitude toward fear and grief The length of time from isolation to the announcement of a ball The prince’s declaration regarding party attire The prince’s reaction to the Red Death costume The time of the Red Death’s arrival A weapon the prince intends to use for defense An unsettling discovery about the suspicious figure

Fairy tales are not just for elementary readers; even middle and high school students may use fairy tales as tools for evaluating reading comprehension skills. “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen is a story of resilience, offering an uplifting resolution. English Language Arts teachers may administer this editable assessment to evaluate reading comprehension and promote homework accountability. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The reason for the mother duck’s impatience The absence of the ducklings’ father A suggested reason for one egg’s lack of hatching Lessons the mother duck teachers her babies The mother duck’s internal conflict The treatment of the ugly duckling The ugly duckling’s interactions with wild ducks Threats that soon face the ugly duckling upon running away How the duckling’s appearance may have saved its life The reason the ugly duckling enters an old cottage The inhabitants of the cottage The treatment of the ugly duckling by the cottage’s residents An awe-inspiring sight How the ugly duckling survives the cold winter A request the ugly duckling makes of the swans The resolution

Looking for a high school horror story resource for the Halloween season? Looking for a text to pair with “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe or a similar narrative? Use this plot-based quiz to evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities. The quiz may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate student engagement with the short story. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: What the protagonists do with the artifacts they collect The conditions under which the protagonists prefer to do their work Setting Surprising discoveries inside a coffin A physical description of the amulet The effect the amulet seems to have on the protagonists The manner of St. John’s death Details of an assault against the narrator The narrator’s epiphany An ironic turn of events The disturbing visual of the corpse inside the coffin The fate of the narrator

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering Katherine Mansfield’s short story titled “The Garden Party.” The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Point of view A distinguishing quality of Laura as compared to her family members Mrs. Sheridan’s instructions for Laura in the exposition The fate of a working class man The effect that news of the working class man has on Laura The rest of the family’s assumptions about the working class man What causes a change of heart in Laura Mrs. Sheridan’s instructions for Laura after the party is over How the sight of a corpse influences Laura The family member who searches for Laura The nature of Laura’s conversation with that family member

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “A Haunted House,” a short story by Virginia Woolf. 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 Signs of a supernatural presence The nature of the ghosts’ discussions The background of the ghostly couple How the ghostly husband (when alive) reacted to his wife’s death The ghosts’ courteous demeanor The living couple’s new understanding of the ghosts’ purpose The personification of the house The effect of the moonlight An appropriate classification of the narrative

“Desiree’s Baby” by Kate Chopin is an example of historical fiction that, when integrated into the English Language Arts classroom, complements American History curricula, as the plot precedes the Civil War and addresses the issue of how race and ethnicity affect one’s life experiences in the South. With this multiple choice quiz covering the short story, teachers will be able to evaluate general reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting How Désirée came to be part of the Valmonde family Armand’s initial attitude toward marrying Désirée Madame Valmonde’s reaction to the sight of the baby How Armand’s treatment of others changes after the birth of his child Désirée’s observations of the plantation visitors Désirée’s demands of her husband Madame Valmonde’s response to a letter from Désirée The final interaction between Armand and Désirée Désirée’s final action in the story The fate of Désirée’s belongings Armand’s surprising discovery

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the classic Grimm’s fairy tale “Rumpelstiltskin.” Alternatively, the assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The miller’s feelings toward his daughter The miller’s feelings toward the king The king’s greed A task the maiden is assigned An offer the king makes the maiden Offerings made to the hobgoblin A new task for the maiden The length of time the maiden has to complete her new task A messenger’s observations The hobgoblin’s response to failure The court’s reaction to the hobgoblin

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “The New Dress” by Virginia Woolf. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF Formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The reason for Mabel’s limited fashion Mabel’s distinguishing characteristic Mabel’s assumptions about her treatment at a party Robert Haydon Mrs. Barnet Clarissa Dalloway The reason for Mabel’s frustration with herself Mabel’s perception of the partygoers The effect a memory involving a dressmaker has on Mabel Mabel’s opinion of her parents

Fairy tales are not just for elementary students; even high school readers can use (and enjoy) fairy tales as a tool for measuring general reading comprehension. This multiple choice quiz covers “Rapunzel” by the Brothers Grimm. With an estimated Lexile Measure range of 1010-1200, the short story is especially suitable for middle and high school students. The briefness of the narrative also makes it an appropriate time-filler for awkward gaps in teaching schedules. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Why the setting is dangerous The wife’s desires in the exposition The characterization of the husband The bargain between the husband and the antagonist Life events involving Rapunzel Rapunzel’s talents The means by which a prince visits Rapunzel Rapunzel’s request of the prince The antagonist’s punishment of Rapunzel The prince’s physical condition following an encounter with the enchantress How Rapunzel cures the prince

For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this multiple choice, plot-based assessment on “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen, English teachers will promote homework accountability, measure general reading comprehension, and save valuable time without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following plot elements: An object cherished by the little mermaid The significance of the little mermaid’s fifteenth birthday The reason a mermaid’s sadness is more intense than a human’s The function of the oysters worn by the little mermaid The cause of the little mermaid’s frustration The little mermaid’s longing to experience life as a human The means by which the little mermaid could obtain an immortal soul The sea-witch’s residence The transaction between the sea-witch and the little mermaid The little mermaid’s emotional reaction to seeing her sisters The reason for the prince’s visit to a nearby kingdom A physical change in the little mermaid’s sisters The transaction between the little mermaid’s sisters and the sea-witch The resolution

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “The Owl” by the Brothers Grimm, a cautionary tale about how fear affects human behavior. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key and copy of the fairy tale are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The cause of the owl’s fear The location of the owl The man-servant’s assessment of the owl The master’s reaction to his man-servant’s assessment The master’s request of the community A soldier’s request The comparison of the soldier to St. George A suggestion for how to spend tax money The means by which the owl dies

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning duties with this plot-based, multiple choice quiz covering the short story “A White Heron” by Sarah Orne Jewett. Alternatively, this resource may serve as a guided reading handout to foster active reading habits among students. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting The protagonist’s background The nature of the interactions between Sylvia and the hunter The differences between the lives of Sylvia and the hunter

For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this multiple choice, plot-based assessment on “Hansel and Gretel” by the Brothers Grimm, English teachers will promote homework accountability, measure general reading comprehension, and save valuable time without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following plot elements: The problem facing Hansel and Gretel’s family The stepmother’s solution to the family’s problem Hansel’s strategic thinking and resourcefulness A key instance of dramatic irony Hansel and Gretel’s encounter with the white bird The discovery of an old witch’s house A supernatural quality associated with witches Gretel’s duty according to the old witch Gretel’s strategic thinking The resolution

For many high school students, the horror genre promotes more active engagement with literature. “The Terrible Old Man” by H.P. Lovecraft is a concise horror story featuring plot elements such as robbery, a character who dabbles in the occult, and mutilated corpses—making the narrative a particularly compelling read during the Halloween season. This multiple choice quiz on “The Terrible Old Man” helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting Rumors circulating about the Terrible Old Man Details that suggest something sinister about the Terrible Old Man What curious people see when they look into the Terrible Old Man’s window A peculiar habit of the Terrible Old Man The means by which three men in the story make their living An alarming physical characteristic of the Terrible Old Man A disturbing discovery An implied hobby of the Terrible Old Man The background of the Terrible Old Man

For many high school students, supernatural fiction is a genre that maximizes engagement with literature. “The Moon Bog” by H.P. Lovecraft features strange beings, mind manipulations, and even implied social criticism of humanity’s greed and treatment of the environment. This multiple choice quiz on “The Moon Bog” helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Setting The purpose of the narrator’s visit Denys Barry’s intentions for the bog Denys Barry’s disregard for the supernatural The legend of the bog Eerie happenings The locals’ collective reaction to Denys Barry’s decisions The narrator’s dreams The narrator’s observations of the bog The fate of Denys Barry

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “The Godfather,” a short story by the Brothers Grimm. 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: The cause of the poor man’s poverty The reason the protagonist approaches a stranger The stranger’s gift to the protagonist The protagonist’s new ability The appearance of a particular mythical figure The reason the protagonist decides to visit the stranger Strange encounters at the stranger’s residence Physical traits of the stranger The nature of the conversation between the protagonist and the stranger The resolution

For many high school readers, fairy tales and fantasy fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. “The Buckwheat” by Hans Christian Andersen is a cautionary tale about a young buckwheat whose pride becomes his tragic downfall. With this editable quiz on “The Buckwheat,” English teachers will promote homework accountability and evaluate reading comprehension. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The narrator’s stated purpose for the narrative The description of a willow tree The personality trait associated with the buckwheat The buckwheat’s treatment of the willow tree How the buckwheat exhibits defiance The antagonist of the narrative The willow tree’s reaction to the buckwheat’s fate The sparrow’s compassionate nature

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the science fiction short story “The Star Beast” by Nicholas Stuart Gray. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the narrative. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: Where the creature first encounters humans What drives the creature to approach humans The physical characteristics of the creature The older couple’s emotional reaction to the creature Where the city experts keep the creature detained The knowledge of the creature The collective reaction to the creature after examination and interrogation How humans mock the creature The creature’s definition of a man How the proceeds of the creature’s sale are invested The new location of the creature after being sold The creature’s prominent fear The resolution

Promote active engagement with fiction and evaluate general reading comprehension with this multiple choice quiz on the satirical science fiction short story titled “Lose Now, Pay Later” by Carol Farley. A short answer option is also included, as are answer keys. All materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Setting The narrator’s assessment of her brother The name of a deliciously sweet treat The protagonist’s initial reaction to the discovery of a new mall business The message conveyed on the store’s largest sign The mall directors’ feelings toward the new establishment The name of a new feature in the mall parking lot The function of a new feature in the mall parking lot How the power of the new feature is regulated The protagonist’s emotional reaction prior to using the new feature Trinja’s immediate reaction to witnessing the new feature in action The physical effects of the new feature The general characterization of the woman who operates the new feature The brother’s theory about the machines

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the classic Grimm’s fairy tale “Clever Gretel.” The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the short story. 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: Objects that intensify Gretel’s self-esteem Gretel’s tendencies while she cooks Gretel’s preparations for cooking Gretel’s belief on what constitutes a sin The purpose for Gretel’s visits to the cellar The problem that exists when the master returns What the master does with a knife How Gretel gets herself out of an awkward situation The resolution