Worksheets"I Hope I Don't See a Ghost" by R.L. Stein
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the narrator concerned about at the beginning of the story?
That their neighbor, Kravitz, is sick
That Kravitz has been making too much noise
That their wife’s casserole isn’t good enough
That Kravitz is moving away
Why does the narrator visit Kravitz's house?
To borrow something
To check on him and deliver a casserole
To invite him to dinner
To ask for a recipe
How does Kravitz look when the narrator finds him inside the house?
Healthy but tired
Pale and sickly with dark circles under his eyes
Completely normal and cheerful
Energetic and lively
What does Kravitz keep saying to the narrator when he sees him?
"I need to eat."
"I need to sleep."
"Please leave me alone."
"I need to talk."
How does the narrator feel after leaving Kravitz's house?
Worried about how sick Kravitz seems
Relieved that Kravitz is getting better
Upset that Kravitz didn't want the casserole
Happy that Kravitz enjoyed the visit
What shocking news does the narrator learn from the movers the next day?
Kravitz is moving to another city
Kravitz has been hospitalized
Kravitz passed away a week ago
Kravitz is throwing a party
How does the narrator react to hearing that Kravitz has been dead for a week?
Confused and shocked
Unbelieving and angry
Happy that he no longer has to worry
Indifferent and calm
What detail adds to the mystery of the story when the narrator reflects on his visit to Kravitz?
Kravitz looked very ill but still spoke to the narrator
The house was cold and empty, except for Kravitz
The casserole dish was still on the table when the narrator returned, but it was empty
Kravitz was seen gardening outside
What theme is most prominent in the story?
The unpredictability of life
The idea that things are not always what they seem
The importance of helping your neighbors
The value of honesty
What can be inferred about the narrator's experience with Kravitz?
The narrator had imagined the entire visit
The narrator might have seen Kravitz's ghost
Kravitz was pretending to be ill
The narrator was dreaming
