"Barbie-Q" by Sandra Cisneros Quiz

Save time, support improved reading stamina, and measure general reading comprehension with this printable quiz on “Barbie-Q,” a short story by Sandra Cisneros. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this multiple choice assessment makes it easier to quickly and efficiently gather data on student recall and reading habits. An answer key is provided.

By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:

• Point of view
• The nature of the interactions between the narrator and her friend
• The general characterization of the narrator
• The reason for the dolls’ flaws
• How the girls unexpectedly came into possession of extra toys
• The means by which the girls typically acquired clothes for their dolls
• The socioeconomic status of the girls’ families
• The girls’ feelings toward the flawed toys
• The narrator’s implications to conclude the narrative