This Halloween (or any time of year), incorporate psychological horror into the high school English classroom with this editable, plot-based quiz on Edgar Allan Poe’s suspenseful short story “Berenice.” Whether used as a formative assessment, homework assignment, or reading comprehension check, this print-and-go quiz will keep students on task and accountable.
In “Berenice” by Edgar Allan Poe, an obsessive man experiences a psychological decline that leads him to disturb the gravesite of his fiancé. Many factors make “Berenice” an excellent addition to a high school short story unit, especially during the Halloween season: its unreliable narrator, grotesque imagery, oppressive tone, and shocking plot twist in the resolution. The narrative pairs especially well with other works of horror fiction such as “The Birthmark” by Nathaniel Hawthorne and “Pickman’s Model” by H.P. Lovecraft.
Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. An answer key and copy of the public domain text are included.
Ideal for:
- Engaging students during the Halloween season
- Reinforcing student accountability during independent reading
- Introducing Gothic literature or speculative fiction
- Preparing substitute-friendly reading comprehension activities
- Pairing with celebrated works of horror fiction by the likes of H.P. Lovecraft and Nathaniel Hawthorne
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