Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-5

Reading Check

1. When does the School Master come to Gavaldon?

2. Where do Sophie and Agatha end up after the School Master visits?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. How does Sophie feel about the School Master arriving?

2. Who are Evers and Nevers?

3. What injustice do those in the School for Evil point out repeatedly?

Paired Resource

“Are We Born Good or Evil? (Naughty or Nice)”

• This BBC article discusses studies on morality and how it functions at very young ages.
• Theme connections include The Complex Nature of Good and Evil and Coming of Age and Identity.
• What do the developmental psychology studies suggest about an individual’s moral compass? What moral judgments do the characters make in the story?

“I'm Growing Up - But Am I Normal?”

• Nemours KidsHealth offers some insights about growing up and self-acceptance.
• Theme connections include Coming of Age and Identity.
• What makes people different from one another? Where have we seen Agatha doubt herself?

Chapters 6-10

Reading Check

1. What is Hester’s special talent?

2.