Details
Languages
English
Grade
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Resource Type
Assessments, Exam, Quiz, Tests, Worksheets
Product
Digital
Pages
10 Pages
Subject
ELA, Literature & Poetry, Classic Literature
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
Gothic fiction and horror are genres that maximize many high school students' engagement with literature. "In the Vault" by H.P. Lovecraft is one such short story. It features elements such as entrapment, mutilated corpses, and the avenging of wrongdoing - making the narrative a particularly chilling read during the Halloween season. This multiple choice quiz on "In the Vault" helps English teachers promote homework accountability, evaluate reading comprehension, and save time at home without sacrificing quality in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
The narrator's criticism of people
A general description of the protagonist's personality
The protagonist's work
The characterization of Matthew Fenner
The characterization of Asaph Sawyer
The reason the protagonist gets trapped in the vault
The duration of time the protagonist is trapped
The protagonist's initial reaction to being in the company of corpses
A plan to escape the vault
A complication that hinders progress
Dr. Davis's reaction to the protagonist's injury
The discovery as a result of an investigation
The narrator's criticism of people
A general description of the protagonist's personality
The protagonist's work
The characterization of Matthew Fenner
The characterization of Asaph Sawyer
The reason the protagonist gets trapped in the vault
The duration of time the protagonist is trapped
The protagonist's initial reaction to being in the company of corpses
A plan to escape the vault
A complication that hinders progress
Dr. Davis's reaction to the protagonist's injury
The discovery as a result of an investigation
Gothic fiction and horror are genres that maximize many high school students' engagement with literature. "In the Vault" by H.P. Lovecraft is one such short story. It features elements such as entrapment, mutilated corpses, and the avenging of wrongdoing -... more
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Is an answer key included?
Yes, an answer key is included.
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In what format(s) will I receive this product?
Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
