Button, Button Questions

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What is the climax of the story?

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The climax of the story is when Norma presses the button.

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What did Norma find inside the box?

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Norma found a key inside the box.

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What was Arthur's reaction when Norma suggested pushing the button?

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Arthur was hesitant and concerned.

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What does Norma want to do with the money?

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Norma wants to go to Europe, buy a cottage, and buy nicer clothes and furniture.

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What is the meaning of the word 'offensive'?

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Offensive means causing anger or resentment; obnoxious.

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What is the main theme of 'Button, Button'?

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The main theme is the moral dilemma of choice and the consequences of one's actions.

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Who are the main characters in 'Button, Button'?

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The main characters are Norma and Arthur Lewis.

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What does the button symbolize in the story?

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The button symbolizes temptation and the moral choices we face.

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What is the setting of 'Button, Button'?

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The setting is primarily in the Lewis's home.

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What genre does 'Button, Button' belong to?

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'Button, Button' is a short story that belongs to the genre of speculative fiction.