1. What is the author’s main purpose in writing The Escape Artist?

To inform readers about a real woman’s brave life

To entertain with a fictional superhero story

To persuade readers to move to America

To teach how to draw comic books

2. What is the main theme of the book?

Courage and creativity can help overcome hardship

You should never trust strangers

Only famous people matter in history

3. Which sentence best shows that Lily is brave?

“Even though she was afraid, Lily boarded the train alone.”

“She liked drawing pictures in her notebook.”

“Lily missed her parents deeply every day.”

“Lily didn’t want to leave her cat behind.”

4. What does the word “escape” in the title mostly refer to?

Lily escaping a comic book story

5. Why is Lily's job as a comic book artist important in this story?

It shows her imagination helped her deal with pain and fear

It shows how easy it was to find a job in America

It shows she was the first person to ever write comics

It shows she liked cartoons more than people

7. How does the setting of Nazi-occupied Austria affect the story?

It shows why Lily had to leave for her safety

It makes Lily excited to meet new people

It is where she starts her career as an artist

It makes the story feel peaceful and calm

9. What evidence from the story shows that Lily was artistic?

She began drawing comics for work in America

She never liked reading or writing

She worked as a nurse in England

She often played sports with friends

10. What does the sentence “Her courage shined brighter than any spotlight” mean?

Her bravery was stronger than fear

She wasn’t afraid to be in the dark

She was famous like a movie star

11. How did moving to England and then to America shape Lily’s life?

It helped her find safety and a new career

It caused her to stop believing in herself

It made her give up on her dreams

12. What can the reader learn from Lily’s story?

Even in dark times, hope and strength matter

People should stay quiet during hard times

Drawing is more fun than reading

13. Which quote shows how Lily feels about her parents?

“Every night, I dream of seeing them again.”

“I’m glad I’m alone now.”

“I don’t miss them at all.”

“I forgot what they look like.”

15. Which sentence best describes the setting in America for Lily?

“The city buzzed with new chances and busy streets.”

“Everything was the same as Vienna.”

“It was a quiet, empty land.”

“She didn’t meet anyone new.”

Reading Comprehension Quiz: The Escape Artist

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