This reading comprehension activity uses an extract from Nathanial Hawthorne’s “The Gorgon’s Head” (public domain". There are 10 questions with answers provided. This was created for a mixed-ability year 7 class for use as a cover activity but could work at KS2. As well as being used for cover, it could form part of a unit of work on myths and legends. It could equally be used for homework or the questions could structure a guided reading activity.