“The Feathered Pillow” Comprehension Check

What is the primary tone of the story?

• Joyful and celebratory

• Mysterious and unsettling

• Angry and confrontational

• Humorous and lighthearted

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the mood of the story?

• Romantic and passionate

• Adventurous and exciting

• Eerie and foreboding

• Peaceful and serene

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What can be inferred about Alicia's relationship with her husband?

• They have a loving and supportive marriage

• Their relationship is strained and fearful

• They are recently divorced

• They are childhood sweethearts

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How is the setting described in the story?

• Warm and inviting

• Modern and technologically advanced

• Rustic and rural

• Cold and imposing

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character trait best describes Jordan based on the story?

• Compassionate and nurturing

• Outgoing and sociable

• Harsh and intimidating

• Carefree and optimistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main conflict in the story?

• Alicia's illness and declining health

• A dispute between Alicia and Jordan

• Financial troubles in their marriage

• Jordan's struggle with his own identity

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What appears to be the author's primary purpose in writing this story?

• To educate readers about medical conditions

• To create a sense of horror and unease

• To promote the importance of communication in marriage

• To criticize the healthcare system

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which detail in the story serves as foreshadowing?

• The description of their honeymoon

• The mention of marble statues in the house

• Alicia's shivering at her husband's presence

• The doctors' inability to explain Alicia's anemia

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What imagery is used to describe the house?

• Bright, colorful, and full of life

• Cold, imposing, with bare walls

• Cozy, warm, with plush furnishings

• Modern, sleek, with high-tech gadgets

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What theme is most prominently explored in this story?

• The power of true love

• The importance of setting boundaries

• The destructive nature of fear and isolation

• The benefits of modern medicine

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2