Which of the following details found early in the story enables you to predict that "Three Skeleton Key" will be a frightening tale? (foreshadowing)

The work that had to be done at the lighthouse

Which of the following details is not intended to create suspense?

The waters around the key swarm with hungry sharks.

The framework of one window is eaten away and sags inward.

Through their glasses, the men see a barge.

What is especially dangerous about the waters surrounding Three Skeleton Key?

There are harsh waves and rocks.

What detail do the men notice that shows that the boat’s crew did not abandon ship?

The small boats are still on the ship.

There looks to be no damage to the boat.

What do the rats do almost immediately do after landing on the island?

The swarm the light house and try to get inside.

They attack the sharks and try to feed on them.

What do the men do that results in the arrival of a patrol ship?

They do not turn on the light in the lighthouse.

They use morse code with the lighthouse light.

Which of the following sentences is most likely to create suspense?

"My most terrifying experience"

"I was greatly satisfied with life there"

Suspense wasn't used in this story.

During the resolution, what becomes of the three lighthouse keepers?

One man returns; one man goes insane; the other dies.

One man returns to the key; two refuse to go back.

Two men return to the key; the third man dies.

The rats come back to the island and takeover

Three Skeleton Key

Authored by Janice Leininger

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7th Grade

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This quiz centers on the classic horror short story "Three Skeleton Key" by George G. Toudouze, making it ideal for 7th grade English Language Arts students studying literary elements and reading comprehension. The questions systematically examine plot development, character analysis, and literary devices with particular emphasis on suspense, foreshadowing, and setting's impact on plot progression. Students need strong reading comprehension skills to understand the story's sequence of events, from the narrator's motivation for taking the lighthouse job through the terrifying rat invasion to the final resolution. The quiz requires analytical thinking to identify protagonist versus antagonist, recognize how authors create suspense through specific word choices and story details, and understand the relationship between setting and plot development. Students must demonstrate their grasp of literary terminology including foreshadowing, suspense, resolution, and character roles while showing they can distinguish between details that do and do not contribute to the story's mood and tension. Created by Janice Leininger, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 7. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a summative assessment after students complete the short story or as a review tool before discussing literary elements in class. Teachers can use individual sections for formative assessment, such as the foreshadowing and suspense questions for quick comprehension checks, or assign the entire quiz as homework to reinforce close reading skills. The variety of question types, from plot recall to literary analysis, makes this resource valuable for differentiated instruction and test preparation. This quiz aligns with Common Core standards RL.7.1 for citing textual evidence, RL.7.3 for analyzing story elements and their interactions, and RL.7.4 for determining the meaning of words and phrases as they contribute to tone and meaning.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why does the narrator take the job at Three Skeleton Key?

He wants to set aside some money before he gets married.

He wants to protect the lighthouse.

He wants to watch the ships sail by at night.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why is it unusual for the lighthouse keepers to see a ship in their waters?

Sailors are afraid of the "Flying Dutchman."

The waters are treacherous.

The island is off-limits to sailors.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why does the narrator watch the Cornelius de Witt with tears in his eyes?

He knows that all the men on board the ship are dead.

He knows that the ship is about to be wrecked.

He knows that the rats are on board the ship.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How does the narrator convince us that the sea rats in this story are of the worst possible sort?

He says that the rats are able to scratch and tear through wood, metal, and glass.

He says that Dutch sea rats eat dogs, cats, men, sharks, and one another.

He tells the story of the two terrier dogs on a Dutch ship that were eaten by sea rats.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why do the officers and crew of the first patrol boat look at the lighthouse with a horrified expression?

Sharks are circling the island.

The light is completely covered by a seething mass of rats.

Sharks are hungrily devouring the rats.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

All of the following strategies are used to rescue the three men from the island except

the crew tempt the rats onto a barge filled with meat

the lighthouse keepers set fire to the island

the crew drench the barge with gasoline and then set it on fire

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

In a story filled with suspense, a reader feels

sadness about the fate of the characters

anxious curiosity

overwhelming joy

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Three Skeleton Key

Why does the narrator take the job at Three Skeleton Key?

Why is it unusual for the lighthouse keepers to see a ship in their waters?

Why does the narrator watch the Cornelius de Witt with tears in his eyes?

How does the narrator convince us that the sea rats in this story are of the worst possible sort?

Why do the officers and crew of the first patrol boat look at the lighthouse with a horrified expression?

All of the following strategies are used to rescue the three men from the island except

In a story filled with suspense, a reader feels

Which of the following details found early in the story enables you to predict that "Three Skeleton Key" will be a frightening tale? (foreshadowing)

Which of the following details is not intended to create suspense?

Does this statement tell how the setting affects the plot of the story?Crazed by the sight of the rats, Le Gleo opens the door.

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