"The Painted Door" – Comprehension Check

Where does the story take place?

• A small town

• A remote farmhouse

• A city apartment

• A village near a river

What is the weather like at the beginning of the story?

• Warm and sunny

• Cold but calm

• A blizzard is approaching

• Rainy and windy

How far away is the nearest neighbor’s house?

• One mile

• Three miles

• Five miles

• Ten miles

What season does the story take place in?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

What does John do for a living?

• A store owner

• A teacher

• A farmer

• A carpenter

Who is the main character of the story?

• John

• Ann

• Steven

• Mary

What does John decide to do at the beginning of the story?

• Stay home with Ann

• Go visit his father

• Buy supplies in town

• Look for lost cattle

How does Ann feel about John leaving?

• She is relieved to have time alone

• She is upset but understands

• She encourages him to go

• She doesn’t care

Who arrives at Ann’s house while John is gone?

• A stranger looking for shelter

• The doctor from town

• Steven, their neighbor

• John’s father

What does Ann do to pass the time while John is gone?

• She reads a book

• She takes a nap

• She paints the bedroom door

• She bakes bread