Short Story Quizzes, Questions & Answers
Recent Short Story Quizzes
Students take this assessment prior to starting the short story fiction unit and after finishing the unit.
Questions: 22 | Attempts: 220 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample Question(1) The seals had always behaved in the past. (2) They had never sprayed the audience with water or thrown food back at them. (3) Little did the zookeeper know that today would be different. (4) As he brought the bucket of fish to feed the seals, his mind was elsewhere. (5) He was thinking of his plans to go out with Emily that night. (6) He smiled perfunctorily at the crowds of children and parents standing around the seal pool. (7) It was time for the 4 o'clock feeding show.
When Chig accompanies his father, Charles, on a visit to his home, Chig discovers a change in his father’s behavior as he steps into his mother’s house. Charles is a man that is still bitter with his family, what...
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 3278 | Last updated: Dec 18, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat reason does Charles give for driving south in "A Visit to Grandmother"?
This quiz will test your knowledge of everything you learned during this unit. If you pass the pretest, you are ready to complete the test. If you fail, you better go back and study the unit information. Feel free to use your...
Questions: 23 | Attempts: 533 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionThe setting of a story is ___________ the story takes place.
This quiz focuses on 'The War of the Wall' by Toni Cade Bambara. It assesses understanding of character reactions, thematic elements, and plot details, enhancing comprehension skills and appreciation of American literature.
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 3556 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhen the narrator and Lou first see the painter, they are
The 'Lather and Nothing Else Story Trivia Quiz' assesses understanding of a narrative where a barber faces a moral dilemma with a customer from an opposing faction. It explores themes of conflict, ethics, and personal choice,...
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 1334 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat makes the barber nervous when the customer enters the shop?
This quiz is to help study for the Short Story Quiz.
Questions: 11 | Attempts: 1344 | Last updated: Oct 22, 2024
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Sample QuestionCharacters are the people animals and other individuals during the story.
Have you ever read “Duffy’s Jacket?” A short story by Bruce Coville is a short story located in a big cabin in the woods. The main characters include the narrator named Andrew and his cousin. At the start of...
Questions: 6 | Attempts: 1118 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionDescribe the sentinel in a few words.
“Raymond’s Run” is a short story by Toni Cade Bambara that centres on the story of narrator Hazel Parker, and her role as carer for her older brother Raymond. What do you know about the tale?
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 529 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample Question"Raymond's Run" contains all of the following types of conflict accept:
The Cask of amontillado by Edgar Allan shows us the story of Montesor on his journey for revenge after being insensitively insulted by Fortunato. The way he chooses to deal with the insult is very alarming. Take up the quiz...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 11763 | Last updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Sample QuestionWhat has Fortunato done to upset Montresor and caused him to "vow revenge"?
Explore the themes, characters, and powerful message of Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery in this fun quiz. Known for its unsettling portrayal of tradition and group mentality, The Lottery challenges readers to question...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 42972 | Last updated: Dec 5, 2024
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Sample QuestionHow did the village looked on the day of the lottery?