Close Read Questions

Name:________________ Date:_____________ PD.______________

1. In paragraphs 7-8 What epiphany or realization about life does the narrator make? What
action does the narrator take based on this realization? Why does the narrator change
her mind? ▪ This question addresses ELA.R.9.1.2 and ELA.R.9.1.3 o

2. In paragraph 9, Which lines introduce elements of a fairy tale? How does this bedtime
story differ from other fairy tales? What might this text structure suggest? ▪ Addresses
ELA.9.R.1.3 o

3. In paragraph 10, What fear does the wife have? How does her husband reassure her
that they are safe? What do you think will happen next? ▪ Addresses ELA.9.R.1.2 o

4. In paragraph 13, Which sentences suggest the wife’s desire to help conflicts with the
family’s fear? How might this conflict relate to the author’s theme or message? ▪
Addresses ELA.9.R.1.2