Short Story Comprehension

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why did the author stress that the farmer was far-sighted? What did that add to the story?

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What did Tom decide to do with the wallet?

• Keep the money

• Throw it away

• Return it to the owner

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In "Thank You, Ma'am" Mrs. Luella Jones gives Roger $10.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How did the owner react when Tom returned the wallet?

• He was angry

• He was grateful

• He was suspicious

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Tom say when the owner offered him a reward?

• He accepted it

• He said no, because honesty was enough

• He asked for more

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In "Poison," who is the main character that believes he has been bitten by a snake?

• Dr. Ganderbai

• Harry Pope

• Timber Woods

• Dr. Saunders

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

In "Marigolds," what is the name of the protagonist?

• Lizabeth

• Miss Lottie

• Joey

• John Burke

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the setting of the story "Poison"?

• A hospital

• A jungle

• A bungalow in India

• A school

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall