Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “Astronomer’s Wife,” a short story by Kay Boyle. 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 is provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view The general behavior of Mrs. Ames in the exposition Mrs. Ames’ evaluation of her marriage Mr. Ames’ general attitude toward his wife Mr. Ames’ personal and professional interests The nature of the interaction between Mrs. Ames and a plumber The aspects of the plumber to which Mrs. Ames pays much attention The nature of the plumber’s dialogue

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this set of printable quizzes on “Gwilan’s Harp,” a short story by Ursula K. Le Guin. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, these assessments make it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. Multiple choice and short answer versions are included, as well as answer keys. By engaging with these materials, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The acquisition of the harp and Gwilan’s talent for playing it The harp’s personal significance to Gwilan Tom and Gwilan’s travels Damage to the harp What made it possible for Gwilan to play the harp again Gwilan’s physical condition and the consequences A new instrument to be utilized The reason for Gwilan’s decision to use this instrument

Maximize literary engagement among middle and high school students by assigning a classic fairy tale: “Donkey Cabbages” by the Brothers Grimm. English Language Arts teachers may use this complementary, multiple choice quiz to evaluate general reading comprehension. An answer key and copy of the public domain short story are provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The protagonist’s hobby An old crone’s instructions The reward of following the old crone’s directions A major life change The young witch’s motivations The location where the protagonist is abandoned The dangerous inhabitants of the aforementioned location The purpose of the spell cast upon the protagonist The means by which the protagonist enters a cabbage patch The magical properties of the cabbages The protagonist’s disguise The fate of the old witch The protagonist’s change of heart The resolution

Save time and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “A Hunger Artist,” a short story by Franz Kafka. 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 is provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view The length of time the artist is known to fast The location of the artist’s performances The task of the local butchers The artist’s self-criticism The artist’s feelings toward the public The waning popularity of the artist’s work The most important quality of the artist’s work from his perspective A humiliating turn of events for the artist The reason the artist finds it easy to fast The artist’s replacement following his death

For many high school readers, supernatural fiction and fantasy are genres that maximize engagement with literature. “Beyond the Wall of Sleep” by H.P. Lovecraft is a compelling short story that features elements consistent with both genres: dreamy aberrations, astral projection, the possession of a human body, and more. This multiple choice quiz on “Beyond the Wall of Sleep” 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: The narrator’s career The narrator’s beliefs concerning dreams Setting The general characterization of Joe Slater The effects of Joe Slater’s dreams How aging affects Joe Slater’s dreams The fate of Joe Slater’s neighbor The narrator’s personal feelings toward Joe Slater A technological achievement What the narrator shares in common with Joe Slater The narrator’s primary motivation Dr. Fenton’s evaluation of the narrator’s psychological state

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “Souvenir,” a short story by Jayne Anne Phillips. 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 is provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: Point of view An upcoming holiday Kate’s personal history Kate’s oversight Mom’s medical conditions Robert’s personal history Robert’s suggestion regarding the sharing of medical information Kate’s opinion of Robert’s suggestion Mom’s sentimental collection of items Where Kate takes her mother Mom’s confession to Kate

Stanley Kunitz’s environmental poem “The War Against the Trees” creatively explores the issue of prioritizing corporate interests and commercial progress over Nature and is a suitable option to incorporate into the high school ELA classroom. This printable assessment measures general reading comprehension and holds students accountable for their academic responsibilities. Resources are delivered in Word document and PDF formats. An answer key is included. By engaging with this resource, students will perform the following tasks: Read for literal and interpretive comprehension Apply knowledge of setting, characterization, and conflict Be better prepared to engage in collaborative discussions about poetry Develop improved reading stamina

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on the short story titled “The Duke’s Children” by Frank O’Connor. 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 is provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: General details Character hopes and motivations How complex characters interact Theme

Support the development of close reading skills with this worksheet composed of challenging questions designed to help high school students analyze George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984. Featuring a brief passage about the Party’s influence on relationship development from Book 2, chapter 3, this resource saves teachers valuable time at home without sacrificing academic rigor. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered as printable Word Documents and PDFs. This resource may facilitate small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students, ultimately, will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking. By engaging with this resource, students will: Analyze what the text conveys both explicitly and implicitly Apply knowledge of sound and literary devices including sibilance and dramatic irony Identify an example of figurative language in a given passage Analyze character behaviors and interactions for deeper meaning Determine the function of a given passage Write with logic, clarity, and precision

Support the development of close reading skills with this worksheet composed of challenging questions designed to help high school students analyze George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984. Featuring a brief passage about Winston’s evolving feelings toward Julia from Book 2, chapter 4, this resource saves teachers valuable time at home without sacrificing academic rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided. Materials are made for Google Drive and delivered in editable Google Form and Google Doc formats. This resource may facilitate small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students, ultimately, will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking. By engaging with this resource, students will: Analyze what the text conveys both explicitly and implicitly Determine the tone of a given excerpt Articulate an internal conflict facing Winston Make logical inferences about Winston’s emotional state Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony Analyze character behaviors and interactions for deeper meaning Explore the author’s intent Explain how Winston proves himself to be a dynamic character in the context of the passage Write with logic, clarity, and precision

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on Yasunari Kawabata’s “The Jay,” a sentimental Japanese short story. 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 is provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The reason for a jay’s singing Yoshiko’s personal history A misinterpreted sign of good luck Characters’ shared traits The effect of the father’s second marriage on his family How Yoshiko and her brother came to live with their grandmother The grandmother’s medical condition The father’s arrangement for Yoshiko An important meeting Yoshiko’s discovery

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on the fairy tale “Foundling Bird” by the Brothers Grimm, also known as “Fundevogel.” 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 is provided. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot: The cause of a forester’s alarm A surprising discovery General characterization details Old Sanna’s intentions The nature of the relationship between Lina and Fundevogel The many transformations of Lina and Fundevogel The fate of old Sanna*

Support the development of high school close reading skills with this set of analysis questions for Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. With emphasis on a chapter 17 journal entry dated December 19, this worksheet saves teachers valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered as printable Word Documents and PDFs. This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking. Copyright restrictions do not allow for novel content to be included, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with the text. By completing this exercise, students will: Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly Analyze how complex characters develop and interact Explore character motivations Isolate an example of figurative language Identify relevant themes Determine the function of the entire entry Apply knowledge of literary devices such as symbolism Evaluate whether Miranda’s assumptions are reasonable and accurate Justify claims with valid reasoning Write about literature with clarity and precision

The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery is a great memoir to feature in a nonfiction unit or an independent book study unit, especially for those who appreciate the importance and influence of an animal on human lives. This resource covers chapters six through nine, promotes homework accountability, and measures general reading comprehension. It may serve as a reading check quiz or as a guided reading handout to create more purposeful reading experiences and facilitate recall. An answer key is provided, and all materials are delivered as printable Word Documents and PDFs. Questions pertain to the following: The ritual of pig spa Jane and Kate’s habit of saving leftovers for Christopher A trip to George and Mary’s farm The characteristics of a pig’s skin and its similarities to human skin Kelly Felger’s condition and relationship with Christopher Sy’s research on tiger behaviors The sharpness of Christopher’s tusks The characteristics of a pig’s emotional state and it similarities to human emotions A holiday tradition Christopher’s increasing fame Why Sy is more attracted to the concept of Eden than Heaven

The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery is a great memoir to feature in a nonfiction unit or an independent book study unit, especially for those who appreciate the importance and influence of an animal on human lives. This resource covers chapters one through five, promotes homework accountability, and measures general reading comprehension. It may serve as a reading check quiz or as a guided reading handout to create more purposeful reading experiences and facilitate recall. An answer key is provided, and all materials are delivered as printable Word Documents and PDFs. Questions pertain to the following: A sow’s reaction to a squealing runt and why Incidents leading to Sy and Howard’s acquisition of a pig Contrasting the relationship Sy has with her mom and dad The setting and why it was an ideal location for Sy to live Why Sy’s marriage to Howard was met with disdain by Sy’s mom The origin and meaning of the name Christopher Hogwood Evidence to support the claim that pigs have exceptional intelligence Christopher Hogwood as a “creature of his convictions” The police chief’s method of luring Christopher Hogwood home Donations to Christopher Hogwood Evidence to support cultural reverence of pigs Tess and her physical condition

The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery is a great memoir to feature in a nonfiction unit or an independent book study unit, especially for those who appreciate the importance and influence of an animal on human lives. This resource covers chapters 10 through 14, promotes homework accountability, and measures general reading comprehension. It may serve as a reading check quiz or as a guided reading handout to create more purposeful reading experiences and facilitate recall. An answer key is provided, and all materials are delivered as printable Word Documents and PDFs. Questions pertain to the following: How Bobbie and Jarvis help Sy and Howard The significance of St. Francis of Assisi to Sy and her work Christopher’s sudden pickiness toward food Signs of Christopher’s deteriorating physical condition The cause of Christopher’s health problems A touching moment between Sy and Christopher Tess and Christopher’s shared medical issues A remarkable secret concerning Sy’s father George’s comment on Christopher’s incredible success Bobbie’s past and how it made her appreciate Christopher’s life Christopher as a “big Buddha master”

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure reading comprehension with this set of quizzes on chapters one through six of Bette Greene’s Summer of My German Soldier. A multiple choice version and short answer alternative are provided in addition to an answer key. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. With these resources, middle and high school students will demonstrate general knowledge of characters, setting, historical context, and plot.

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure reading comprehension with this set of quizzes on chapters seven through 12 of Bette Greene’s Summer of My German Soldier. A multiple choice version and short answer alternative are provided in addition to an answer key. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. With these resources, middle and high school students will demonstrate general knowledge of characters, setting, historical context, and plot.

Reduce teacher workload, promote homework accountability, and measure reading comprehension with this set of quizzes on chapters 13 through 21 of Bette Greene’s Summer of My German Soldier. A multiple choice version and short answer alternative are provided in addition to an answer key. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. With these resources, middle and high school students will demonstrate general knowledge of characters, setting, historical context, and plot.

Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and save valuable time with this printable quiz on the science fiction short story titled “Who’s There?” by Arthur C. Clarke. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: The reason the narrator leaves the space station The name of the narrator’s work space The significance of the acronym FORB The name of the cat The cost of a day’s delay in work The greatest enemy in space Qualities associated with the narrator’s spacesuit The function of the internal lockers General character description of Bernie Summers The narrator’s fear-induced ponderings The resolution