Literature Analysis: Short Story Comprehension Tests

Posted on Jun 18, 2026 in English

I Variant

  • 1. The story “Hunting for a Job” is mainly about: B) searching for employment
  • 2. The boy in “A Day’s Wait” became frightened because he: C) misunderstood his temperature
  • 3. The main character in “A Dog and Three Dollars” offered a reward of: C) three dollars
  • 4. The story “The Scholarship” teaches readers to be: C) determined and responsible
  • 5. The story “The Green Door” is mainly about: B) an unexpected adventure
  • 6. The mother in “Brave Mother” tried to protect her: C) child
  • 7. “The Reading Public” uses humor to show that many people: C) have funny attitudes toward reading
  • 8. At the end of “The Nightingale and the Rose,” the student became: B) disappointed in love
  • 9. “Martin Eden” is about: A) a sailor who becomes a writer
  • 10. The main problem in “Lost in the Post” happens when: A) a letter does not reach its destination
  • 11. “Hunting for a Job” main idea is that finding a job requires: C) effort and persistence
  • 12. “Success Story” is mainly about: B) a person’s rise to success in life
  • 13. “Jimmy Valentine’s Reformation” is about: B) a safe-cracker who changes his life
  • 14. “Letters in the Mail” letters are important because they: B) deliver important personal information
  • 15. “Fair of Face” shows that people sometimes: B) judge others by looks only
  • 16. “The Beard” main idea is that appearance can: B) influence how others judge a person
  • 17. “The Filipino and the Drunkard” is mainly about: B) a meeting between two very different people
  • 18. In “Lautisse Paints Again,” Lautisse is first introduced as a man who: A) has completely stopped painting
  • 19. “The Filipino and the Drunkard” main idea is that people should show: C) kindness and human understanding
  • 20. “Caged” is mainly about: B) a bird kept in captivity
  • 21. “Caged” main idea is that freedom is: B) important for happiness
  • 22. “Then in Triumph” ending shows the main character feels: B) victorious and proud
  • 23. “The Verger” is about a man who works as a: B) church verger
  • 24. The “grasshopper” spends most of his time: C) enjoying life
  • 25. In “Escape,” the main character tries to escape because he is: B) afraid of commitment and responsibility
  • 26. “Mr. Know All” is about: B) a man who behaves as if he knows everything
  • 27. “Art for Heart’s Sake” suggests art is created for: C) love, passion, and feeling
  • 28. The verger’s new business is: B) a chain of tobacco shops
  • 29. The “blue jar” is: B) an important clue
  • 30. “The Mystery of the Blue Jar” is mainly about: B) a strange disappearance and investigation

II Variant

  • 1. The story “The Scholarship” is about: B) a young boy’s education and success
  • 2. The main character in “Hunting for a Job” was … during his search for work: B) confident and active
  • 3. The father in “A Day’s Wait” tried to help the boy by: B) speaking calmly and caring for him
  • 4. “A Dog and Three Dollars” shows that people can sometimes be: B) careless and greedy
  • 5. The main character in “The Green Door” followed the green door because he was: A) curious
  • 6. The mother in “Brave Mother” was called brave because she: B) faced danger without fear
  • 7. “The Reading Public” teaches readers to be more: A) attentive and thoughtful while reading
  • 8. “The Nightingale and the Rose” is mainly about: B) love and sacrifice
  • 9. “Lost in the Post” is about: A) a lost letter
  • 10. Martin in “Martin Eden” worked very hard to: B) improve his education and writing skills
  • 11. “Success Story” is mainly about: B) a person’s rise to success in life
  • 12. “Hunting for a Job” is mainly about: B) searching for employment opportunities
  • 13. At the beginning, Jimmy Valentine is known as: C) a professional thief
  • 14. The main problem in “Letters in the Mail” happens when: A) the letters are not delivered on time
  • 15. “Fair of Face” main idea is that: B) first impressions can be misleading
  • 16. “The Beard” is mainly about: B) people’s reactions to a man’s beard
  • 17. In “Lautisse Paints Again,” Lautisse is first introduced as a man who: A) has completely stopped painting
  • 18. The drunkard in “The Filipino and the Drunkard” is shown as: B) nationalist and racist
  • 19. The main idea of “The Filipino and the Drunkard” is that people should show: C) kindness and human understanding
  • 20. The main character in “Caged” is a: B) man
  • 21. “Caged” main idea is that freedom is: B) important for happiness
  • 22. “Then in Triumph” is mainly about: B) a successful achievement after effort
  • 23. The verger loses his job because he: B) cannot read or write
  • 24. The “grasshopper” spends most of his time: C) enjoying life
  • 25. “Escape” main idea is that people cannot easily escape from: A) their past and personal responsibilities
  • 26. “Mr. Know All” takes place mainly on: B) a ship
  • 27. The verger’s new business is: B) a chain of tobacco shops
  • 28. “Art for Heart’s Sake” main idea is that true art comes from: C) emotion and inspiration
  • 29. “The Mystery of the Blue Jar” is mainly about: B) a strange disappearance and investigation
  • 30. The “blue jar” is: B) an important clue

III Variant

  • 1. The story “A Dog and Three Dollars” is about: B) a clever dog and money
  • 2. The main character in “The Scholarship” studied hard because he wanted to: C) win the scholarship
  • 3. The character in “Hunting for a Job” visited many places because he: C) hoped to get a job
  • 4. At the end of “A Day’s Wait,” the boy felt: A) relaxed and happy
  • 5. Behind the green door in “The Green Door,” the man found: C) a poor young woman
  • 6. “Brave Mother” teaches readers to value: B) courage and family love
  • 7. “The Reading Public” is mainly about: B) people’s reading habits
  • 8. The nightingale decided to help the student by: C) sacrificing herself for a red rose
  • 9. Martin worked very hard to: B) improve his education and writing skills
  • 10. “Lost in the Post” is about: A) a lost letter
  • 11. “Success Story” is mainly about: B) a person’s rise to success in life
  • 12. During his job search, the character shows: B) persistence and determination
  • 13. Jimmy decides to change his life after: B) falling in love and choosing honesty
  • 14. “Letters in the Mail” main idea is that communication problems can lead to: B) confusion and misunderstanding
  • 15. “Fair of Face” is mainly about: B) appearance and personal judgment
  • 16. People’s reactions toward the main character in “The Beard” are mostly: C) negative or suspicious
  • 17. In “Lautisse Paints Again,” Lautisse is first introduced as a man who: A) has completely stopped painting
  • 18. The Filipino is described as: B) calm and kind
  • 19. The main idea of “The Filipino and the Drunkard” is that people should show: C) kindness and human understanding
  • 20. The cage in “Caged” symbolizes: C) restriction and lack of freedom
  • 21. “Caged” main idea is that freedom is: B) important for happiness
  • 22. In “Then in Triumph,” “triumph” means: B) victory and success
  • 23. After losing his job, the verger decides to: B) start his own business
  • 24. The “ant” is described as: B) hardworking and responsible
  • 25. “Escape” is mainly about: B) a man trying to escape from responsibility and relationships
  • 26. At the beginning, the narrator thinks Mr. Kelada is: B) annoying and talkative
  • 27. “Art for Heart’s Sake” suggests art is created for: C) love, passion, and feeling
  • 28. The verger’s new business is: B) a chain of tobacco shops
  • 29. The “blue jar” is: B) an important clue
  • 30. “The Mystery of the Blue Jar” is mainly about: B) a strange disappearance and investigation

IV Variant

  • 1. The story “A Day’s Wait” is about: B) a boy who thinks he will die
  • 2. The dog in “A Dog and Three Dollars” belonged to: C) the main character
  • 3. The boy’s family in “The Scholarship” was: B) poor and hardworking
  • 4. “Hunting for a Job” teaches readers to be: C) persistent and hardworking
  • 5. “The Green Door” teaches readers that life can be full of: C) unexpected chances
  • 6. “Brave Mother” is mainly about: B) a mother’s courage and love
  • 7. The author of “The Reading Public” describes some readers as: B) humorous and unusual
  • 8. The student in “The Nightingale and the Rose” was unhappy because he: B) could not find a red rose
  • 9. “Success Story” is mainly about: B) a person’s rise to success in life
  • 10. “Lost in the Post” is about: A) a lost letter
  • 11. “Martin Eden” shows that success can bring: B) both success and disappointment
  • 12. The main character in “Hunting for a Job” is trying to: A) find a job
  • 13. “Jimmy Valentine’s Reformation” main idea is that a person can: C) reform and start a new life
  • 14. “Letters in the Mail” is mainly about: B) misunderstandings caused by lost or delayed letters
  • 15. In “Fair of Face,” the main character is judged mainly by: C) his appearance
  • 16. In “The Beard,” the beard mainly causes: B) misunderstandings and confusion
  • 17. The drunkard in “The Filipino and the Drunkard” is shown as: B) nationalist and racist
  • 18. In “Lautisse Paints Again,” Lautisse is first introduced as a man who: A) has completely stopped painting
  • 19. The main idea of “The Filipino and the Drunkard” is that people should show: C) kindness and human understanding
  • 20. “Caged” shows a contrast between: B) freedom and captivity
  • 21. “Caged” main idea is that freedom is: B) important for happiness
  • 22. “Then in Triumph” main idea is that success comes from: B) effort and determination
  • 23. “The Verger” main idea is that success can come from: C) determination and practical intelligence
  • 24. The “ant” is described as: B) hardworking and responsible
  • 25. The woman in “Escape” is described as: B) independent and determined
  • 26. Mr. Kelada proves his knowledge by: B) correctly identifying a necklace
  • 27. “Art for Heart’s Sake” is mainly about: B) a doctor and patient
  • 28. The verger’s new business is: B) a chain of tobacco shops
  • 29. “The Mystery of the Blue Jar” is mainly about: B) a strange disappearance and investigation
  • 30. The “blue jar” is: B) an important clue