Make an impression with a reading comprehension assessment based on Claude Monet. After reading a short biographical paragraph about the famous French painter, readers demonstrate their comprehension skills by drawing inferences, recalling details, and identifying the tone of the excerpt. Of particular value is the answer key that not only identifies the correct response, but also gives a detailed explanation of why the offered foils are incorrect. The instructional activity could be used at the beginning of the year or to assess the skill level of a new student.