Poison by Roald Dahl

The exposition of "Poison" was...

• When the characters realize there is no snake
• When Timber goes to Harry's house and Harry tells him to be quiet
• When Harry gets mad at Doctor Ganderbai
• When Doctor Ganderbai gives Harry the serum

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Which of these events is the inciting moment?

• Harry tells Timber there is a snake on is belly
• Harry gets the doctor
• The doctor uses chloroform to try and sedate the snake
• Harry yells at doctor Ganderbai

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Which of these events was from the rising action?

• They realize there is no snake
• Harry gets angry with Doctor Ganderbai
• Doctor Ganderbai says Harry needs a vacation
• Doctor Ganderbai gives the Harry the Serum

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What was the climax of the story?

• Doctor Ganderbai used chloroform to sedate the snake
• Doctor Ganderbai gave Harry the serum
• Doctor Ganderbai realized there was no snake
• Doctor Ganderbai and Timber killed the snake

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Which was a conflict from the story?

• Harry vs. Harry
• Harry vs. Doctor Ganderbai
• Harry vs. Snake
• Both B&C

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The conflicts in the story were

• Internal
• Personal
• Intense
• External

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How did the author create suspense in the story?

• Slowly explaining how the snake got on Harry's belly
• Making Harry a very angry character
• Never showing the snake
• Both A and C

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Which character trait best describes Harry?

• Agitated, rude
• Calm, polite
• Ruthless, heartless
• Intelligent, calculated

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The resolution of the story was:

• When they realized there was no snake
• When Doctor Ganderbai suggests Harry needs a vacation
• When Timber thanked Dr. Ganderbai
• When Harry tells Timber there is a snake on his belly

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From which POV is the story told?

• 1st person
• 2nd person
• 3rd person limited
• 3rd person omniscient 

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