The Stranger on the Stairs Short Story Comprehension Questions

Who are the main characters in The Stranger on the Stairs?

• Tommy and Mr. Spode

• Becky and Mrs. Turner

• Brandon and Mrs. Spode

• Michael and Mr. Turner

What is Brandon afraid of?

• The girl in his closet

• The man on the stairs

• His mom

• Ghosts

When does Brandon see the man on the stairs?

• Every night

• All the time

• He doesn't see the man on the stairs

• At midnight

Where does the man sit?

• On the floor in the hallway

• On Brandon's bed

• On the bottom step

• On the top step

How did Brandon walk up the stairs?

• backwards so he could see his mom while he walked

• He ran as fast as he could

• With his eyes shut

Why didn't Mrs. Spode go upstairs with Brandon?

• She has braces on her legs and can't go upstairs.

• She thought Brandon needed to toughen up

• She thought Brandon was seeing things

• She wanted the man on the stairs to get Brandon and not her