Read the short story “The Test of Friendship”. You can read the story online as

Read the short story “The Test of Friendship”. You can read the story online as PDF file or you can download a Microsoft Word version.
The story is about a teenager who is worried about going back to school after he had a terrible summer. While you are reading, focus on the story’s point of view and themes.
Story Elements Questions
Instructions: After reading the short story “The Test of Friendship”, answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Describe Damien. Include two character traits and provide specific examples from the story to support each trait. (4 marks)
2. Identify two different locations in the story. (2 marks)
3. In what month of the year does this story take place? Explain how you know. (2 marks)
4. Identify two types of conflict in the story. Provide a specific example from the story to support each conflict. (4 marks)
5. What type of point of view is used in the story? Explain how you know and include a direct quotation from the story as evidence. (4 marks)
6. Identify two themes in the story. Provide specific details from the story to support each theme. (4 marks)
You can download a Microsoft Word version of the Story Elements Questions and fill in the answers.