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. Who embroiders for the Silvers and serves as the primary source of income for Mare’s family?

2. What is given to Mare when she attempts to steal from a boy who catches her?

3. What does Mare realize about her brother after rereading his letters?

Short Answer

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

1. What are the distinct social classes in Red Queen? What advantages or disadvantages does each class have?

2. In what way is Kilorn’s future more promising than Mare’s? What factors contribute to this difference?

3. What is the source of the conflict between Lakeland and Norta? How does the war further serve to highlight the dispensability of the Reds in society?

Paired Resource

“For Teens, Dystopian Fiction Seems Pretty Real—And That’s Why They Like It”

• This brief article (a 4-minute listen) discusses how real-world conflicts frequently feature in dystopian literature and the ways in which YA readers can benefit from exploring and examining them. (Teacher-appropriate; not student-facing due to intended audience)
• The information in this discussion connects to the themes Appearance Versus Reality and Similarity and Difference.