Lit 3 Reading Comprehension Questions

In "The Fountain of Fair Fortune", what must the three witches do to reach the fountain?

• Solve three riddles

• Fight a dragon

• Break a curse

• Sacrifice their wands

In "The Necklace", what does the necklace symbolize?

• True beauty

• The power of wealth

• The illusion of status

• Love and devotion

In "The Tale of the Three Brothers", which brother receives the Resurrection Stone?

• The eldest

• The middle

• The youngest

• None of them

What ironic twist occurs in "After 20 Years"?

• The two friends never meet and so one of them vows vengeance

• One friend turns out to be a police officer

• Both friends turn into criminals and rob the bank

• The meeting place is destroyed in an explosion

"The Inn of Lost Time" explores which theme?

• The importance of hospitality

• The nature of time and regret

• The value of money

• The meaning of honor

Who is the protagonist of "The Old Man at the Bridge"?

• A retired soldier

• A weary traveler

• A war refugee

• A lost child

In "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", what test does Sir Gawain face?

• A battle against a dragon

• A riddle from a sorcerer

• A moral test of honor

• A duel against King Arthur

In "Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady", what is the answer to the riddle about women’s greatest desire?

• Wealth and power

• Love and loyalty

• Freedom to choose

• Eternal youth

In Flowers for Algernon, what happens to Charlie at the end?

• He becomes a famous scientist

• He loses his intelligence

• He moves to another city

• He discovers a cure

In "Harrison Bergeron", how does Harrison rebel against society?

• He refuses to work

• He removes his handicaps

• He joins the government

• He writes a book