Why does Nellie fear the reporters?

because she believes they will be able to figure out who she really is and ruin her plans of going to the insane asylum

because she believes they will try and steal her story

because she believes they will write a dishonest article about her

Why is Nellie worried about Judge Duffy being too kind?

because then he might not send her to the insane asylum which is where she wants to go

because then he might send Mrs. Stanard to the island instead of her

because then he might send Nellie to prison instead of the insane asylum

Which of the following claims does this line from the text support? The entrance to the building was surrounded by a curious crowd and I did not think my case was bad enough to permit me passing them without some remark, so I asked if all those people had lost their trunks.

Nellie is concerned that she does not seem insane enough to be committed.

Nellie is concerned for the well being of the people in the crowd.

Nellie is concerned that she will never find her trunks.

What can the reader infer about Judge Duffy from the quote below? Judge Duffy sat behind the high desk, wearing a look which seemed to indicate that he was dealing out the milk of human kindness by wholesale.

that Judge Duffy seems to be nice to everyone

that Judge Duffy is a farmer as well as a judge

that Judge Duffy is full of himself

How are the people in the courtroom waiting to see the judge different from the people who work there?

they are not well dressed, they are poor, and look like they have lost all hope

they are not in uniforms, they are older, and they are foreigners

The following line supports which of the following inferences? "What do you know about this child?" asked the judge, sternly, of Mrs. Stanard, who stood, pale and trembling, by my side.

that Judge Duffy is not always as kind as he appears to be

that Mrs. Stanard is about to lie to the judge to protect Nelli

that Judge Duffy knows Mrs. Stanard because she has been in his court several times before

Why is Nellie being brought to court?

because Mrs. Stanard called the police because Nellie was acting crazy

because Officer Bockert found Nellie in the street and he was concerned about her

because Mrs. Stanard is pressing charges against Nellie for trying to steal her necklace

Why does Officer Bockert lie to Nellie about the other people losing their trunks too?

to get Nellie to continue to go with him into the courthouse

to get Nellie to confess that she is not crazy

to get Mrs. Stanard to come with them into the courthouse

What is the main idea of the Chapter 4 excerpt in Ten Days in a Mad-House ?

Nellie Bly is trying to convince everyone that she is insane so that she will be sent to the asylum.

Nellie Bly thinks the legal system in America could improve.

Nelly Bly has lost her trunks and is desperately searching for them.

Which inference can be made about Judge Duffy’s view of Nellie Bly?

He sees Nellie differently from the other people in the courtroom, and so he is being nice to her.

He thinks she is faking and wants to send her to the insane asylum.

He is being nice to Nellie because he likes Mrs. Stanard.

He feels that everyone should be given a chance to prove their sanity.

24. What does the dramatic irony in the passage create?

suspense because the reader is nervous that Bly will not be able to convince the judge and others that she is insane

characterization because Bly is pretending to be insane

symbolism because Bly represents the prejudice among classes in the court system

Which TWO quotes demonstrate ways Nellie tries to convince everyone that she is insane?

After awhile she said all the people in the house looked crazy, and she was afraid of them.

Then she would not go to bed, but sat up all the night.

It is a temporary home kept for working women at No. 84 Second Avenue.

There was a general smile at this, and some murmurs of "She's not so crazy on the food question."

I am sure someone is searching for her. Poor girl, I will be good to her, for she looks like my sister, who is dead.

Nellie Bly claims that if there were a fire, the staff at the asylum would not try to save the patients. Which TWO quotes support the reason why she believes this?

Should the building burn, the jailers or nurses would never think of releasing their crazy patients. This I can prove to you later when I come to tell of their cruel treatment of the poor things intrusted to their care.

Even if the nurses were kind, which they are not, it would require more presence of mind than women of their class possess to risk the flames and their own lives while they unlocked the hundred doors for the insane prisoners.

I could not sleep, so I lay in bed picturing to myself the horrors in case a fire should break out in the asylum.

They stopped at every door, unlocked it, and in a few moments I could hear them relock it.

A fire is not improbable, but one of the most likely occurrences.

Nellie Bly claims that there is mistreatment of the patients at the asylum. Which THREE lines support her claim?

Suddenly I got, one after the other, three buckets of water over my head–ice-cold water, too–into my eyes, my ears, my nose and my mouth.

They put me, dripping wet, into a short canton flannel slip, labeled across the extreme end in large black letters, "Lunatic Asylum, B. I., H. 6."

The water was ice-cold, and I again began to protest. How useless it all was!

In they came, dressed in brown and white striped dresses, fastened by brass buttons, large, white aprons, a heavy green cord about the waist, from which dangled a bunch of large keys, and small, white caps on their heads.

Being dressed as were the attendants of the day, I knew they were nurses.

How are the night nurse and Miss Grupe different?

the night nurse is kind, and Miss Grupe is cruel

the night nurse is kind, and Miss Grupe is funny

Miss Grupe is happy, and the night nurse is sad

Miss Grupe is kind, and the night nurse is hateful

Which TWO lines illustrate the difference between the night nurse and Miss Grupe?

"Well, you don't need to expect any kindness here, for you won't get it," she said, and she went out and closed the door.

"The night nurse, my dear," she replied, and, wishing that I would sleep well, she went out and locked the door after her.

Every door is locked separately and the windows are heavily barred, so that escape is impossible.

We were taken into a cold, wet bathroom, and I was ordered to undress.

I was taken to room 28 ... When Miss Grupe came in I asked if I could not have a night-gown.

Read the following line from Chapter 11. Why does Nellie jump into the bathtub quickly? "I gave one glance at the group of patients gathered at the door watching the scene, and I jumped into the bathtub with more energy than grace."

because she is anxious to get clean

because the nurse just hit her, and she does't want to be hit again

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Ten Days in a Mad-House

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This quiz comprehensively assesses 8th-9th grade students' reading comprehension and literary analysis skills through their study of Nellie Bly's groundbreaking work "Ten Days in a Mad-House." The questions evaluate multiple layers of understanding, from basic vocabulary comprehension with context clues (incredulous, impudent, commenced, fiendish) to complex literary analysis involving dramatic irony, tone, and inference-making. Students must demonstrate their ability to analyze character motivations, understand the narrator's investigative journalism purpose, and recognize how Bly's first-person account creates both subjective reporting and dramatic tension. The quiz requires students to synthesize textual evidence to support claims about mistreatment in the asylum, compare and contrast characters like Judge Duffy and Miss Grupe, and understand how Bly's deliberate deception creates layers of meaning throughout the narrative. Created by Annie Thomas, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 7 and 9. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool for students studying investigative journalism, historical nonfiction, and literary analysis techniques. Teachers can effectively use this as a chapter-by-chapter comprehension check, homework assignment following close reading sessions, or review material before summative assessments on the complete work. The varied question types support differentiated instruction while maintaining rigor appropriate for middle and early high school students. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1 for textual evidence analysis, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.3 for character analysis, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4 for vocabulary in context, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.6 for understanding point of view and its impact on meaning.

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Officer Bockert looks at Nellie like "her mind was gone for good." What does this phrase mean?

that Nellie looks confused

that he believes Nellie is very intelligent

that he believes Nellie is actually insane

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does the word incredulous mean in the following sentence?"No," I said, looking as incredulous as I thought a crazy person could, "I did not come to New York."

Which of the following is a way Nellie tries to disguise her identity?

Why is Nellie frustrated with Mrs. Stanard at the end of the excerpt?

What type of irony is created in the passage because we know Nellie's plan while other people mentioned in the text do not?

Mrs. Stanard is "pale and trembling" when the judge asks her about Nellie. What do these words imply about Mrs. Stanard?

Judge Duffy believes that Nellie is a "lady" and a "good girl." Which of the following is a reason why he believes this?

Officer Bockert looks at Nellie like "her mind was gone for good." What does this phrase mean?

Why does Nellie fear the reporters?

Why is Nellie worried about Judge Duffy being too kind?

What does the word impudent mean in the following quote?"I don't see why all this is needed to help me find my trunks. These men are impudent, and I do not want to be stared at."

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What does the word incredulous mean in the following sentence?
"No," I said, looking as incredulous as I thought a crazy person could, "I did not come to New York."

What does the word impudent mean in the following quote?
"I don't see why all this is needed to help me find my trunks. These men are impudent, and I do not want to be stared at."