"A Man Who Had No Eyes"

How have Mr. Parsons’ experiences affected the way he looks at beggars?

• He looks down on them.
• He is skeptical of the stories they tell.
• He is afraid of becoming like them.
• He can relate to their suffering, so he does not want to insult them.

After the explosion, Mr. Parsons

• worked hard and became a successful insurance salesman
• used a large insurance settlement to buy a hotel
• changed his name so no one would know what he had done
• worked his way up at a hotel until he became the owner

The beggar tells people this version of the story because he thinks that people 

• will give him money if they feel sorry for him
• want to hear a sad story
• should know the truth
• should be reminded of the explosion

In paragraph 26, the beggar learns that he is talking to the man that he climbed over. How does the beggar respond to this?

• He apologizes to Mr. Parsons.

• He gets angry and accuses Mr. Parsons of laughing at him.

• He turns and walks away embarrassed.

• to create something new

Read the last two sentences of the story:

“Well,” said Mr. Parsons, “don’t make such a row about it, Markwardt. So am I.” What does Mr. Parsons mean?

• He means that Markwardt should hide the fact that he is blind.

• He means that Markwardt shouldn't run from the police.

• He means that Markwardt shouldn't complain about being blind.

• He means that Markwardt shouldn't beg on the streets.

This story could best be used to support which of these ideas?

• Life is not as bad as it seems.
• Sooner or later we have to pay for the things we do.
• An event is only tragic if we allow it to ruin us.   
• There are worse things than being poor.

Which of these events happen first in Mr. Parsons’ life?

• He buys a hotel.

• He buys a lighter from a beggar.

• He tries to get out of a building after an explosion.

• He begins selling insurance.

What is the main difference between Mr. Parsons and the beggar?

• The beggar is blind.
• Mr. Parsons does not feel sorry for himself.
• Mr. Parsons makes his money stealing from others.
• The beggar suffered a great tragedy.

Why doesn’t the author tell the story from the time the men first met until now?

• to create a surprise ending
• . to show that the past is not important
• to show that we should be careful about telling lies
• to create suspense