Button, Button

What will the Lewis' receive if they push the button?

• $50
• $50,000
• $500
• $500,000

How does Mr. Lewis feel about the box?

• he wants to push the button
• he doesn't know how he feels about it
• he never tells us
• he wants nothing to do with the box

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What type of conflict is Norma presented with?

• character vs. character
• character vs. nature
• character vs. technology
• character vs. self

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Norma want to do with the money?

• have a baby
• go to europe
• buy a better house
• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the climax of the story?

• Mr. Lewis dies
• Norma presses the button
• Norma brings the box back in side
• Mr. Steward calls Norma

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.5

What happens at the resolution of the story?

• we find out that Norma never really knew her husband
• Norma presses the button
• we meet Mr. Steward
• The box shows up

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CCSS.RL.5.5

What does Mr. Steward promise will happen if the button is pressed?

• you will kill someone you know
• you will kill someone you don't know
• you will get $500,000
• you will only have to press it once

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why did Arthur die at the end of the story?

• he got hit by the train
• he jumped in front of the train
• Norma pushed the button
• Mr. Steward chose him to die

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

What does the box symbolize in this story?

• choice
• temptation
• right
• wrong

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the theme of the story?

• be careful what you wish for
• don't make choices you can't deal with
• be happy with what you have
• you can change the future

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CCSS.RL.5.2