Worksheets"The Highwayman" Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
The highwayman is described as...
sloppy.
fair-skinned.
well-dressed.
both b and c
In the poem, what twinkles?
his pistol butts
his dark eyes
his sword handle
both a and c
After he whipped on the shutters and received no response, what did the highwayman do?
throw a rock
call her name
whistle a tune
both a and b
In the poem, Bess is described as having...
red lips.
black eyes.
black hair.
all of these
Why does Tim eavesdrop on the highwayman and Bess?
He's in love with Bess.
He's bored.
He's an undercover agent.
none of these
The soldiers tie Bess to ____________.
her wardrobe.
the foot of her bed.
the inside of her casement.
the old inn door.
Why does Bess writhe and twist?
to fight the soldiers
to reach the trigger
to alert the soldiers
all of these
How is Bess first alerted that the highwayman is approaching?
she hears the horse hoofs in the distance
she sees him crest the hill
she feels that he is near
none of these
What does the highwayman do when he hears the shot?
he speeds up to reach the inn faster
he stops and listens
he turns around to the West
he shrieks and curses
How does the highwayman die?
He shoots himself to save Bess.
He shoots himself to be with Bess.
Tim shoots him.
The soldiers shoot him.
