The Man in the Well

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What do the children do with the man in the well?

Back

They ask him a series of questions.

Front

Which of the following best describes a main theme of the text?

Back

People can act in cruel ways when they hold power over others.

Front

What do the children do when they return to the well?

Back

They bring the man water and lie about going to the police.

Front

When the kids find a man in a well, they…

Back

decide to not go for help.

Front

What is a key theme in 'The Man in the Well'?

Back

The moral implications of power dynamics.

Front

How do the children initially react to the man in the well?

Back

They are curious and ask him questions.

Front

What does the well symbolize in the story?

Back

A place of vulnerability and moral testing.

Front

What lesson can be learned from the children's actions?

Back

The importance of empathy and responsibility.

Front

What does the man in the well represent?

Back

A victim of circumstance and the consequences of inaction.

Front

How does the story illustrate the concept of power?

Back

It shows how those in power can choose to help or harm others.