What is the purpose of paragraph 1?

Paragraph 1 presents the setting and how the atmosphere reflects the season.

Paragraph 1 reveals the somber tone that will be revealed in the text.

Paragraph 1 details the revelation that will come to someone who is beyond ruthless to others.

Paragraph 1 gives a description of the characters that will evolve throughout the text.

In paragraph 2, the author states, "Not even his wife was allowed to have a key, for Judson Webb loved his personal possessions and felt a sense of deep outrage if they were touched by any hand but his own." What does this express about Judson's character?

The quote expresses how serious and how possessive Judson is about his items.

This quote expresses the lack of understanding anyone has for Judson's prized possessions.

The quote details the nature of love Judson has towards his wife.

The quote expresses the reason why Judson wants to eliminate anyone who touches his belongings.

Paragraph 10 states, "Her eyes narrowed as she watched him." What does this statement reveal about how she feels towards her husband?

She is very suspicious of what he attempting to do.

She no longer wants to be around her husband.

She is indifferent about the nature of his actions.

She is worried about how his actions will affect their family.

When he drops the tablets into the liquor, Judson states, "At least no one has found an antidote: once it’s down its curtains." Which of the following BEST expresses the meaning of the phrase "down its curtains"? **Look back at paragraph 14 to help you determine the meaning.**

To reach its destination, in this case, throat to stomach

What punishment does Judson want to give the thief?

He wishes to eliminate the thief for good

He wants to sympathize with the thief when he returns

He wishes to welcome the thief into his home, as he is presenting liquor for the thief.

What lesson does Judson present in paragraph 21?

Judson shows the nature of being a thief, no matter how minute, deserves punishment all the same.

Judson presents the idea that any thief can be forgiven.

Judson reveals that being a thief can have some consequences but should be dealt with differently.

Judson describes how thieves can change, just as he had in the past.

What does paragraph 24 reveal about how Judson's wife feels at this point in the text?

Though she feels defeated by her husband's relentless actions to murder the thief, she has the desire to tell someone of his plan.

Though she feels defeated initially, she begins to welcome the idea because she does not want to disappoint her husband.

Though she feels unwelcome in her own home due to her husband's plan, she still feels the urge to encourage him to complete his mission.

Though she does not understand the nature of his actions, she still agrees with him in a non-verbal manner.

How does paragraph 27 escalate the demise of Judson?

Judson's fall reveals a small revelation that once he is conscious he has to drink something to be completely revived, which could lead to the drinking of the poisonous liquor.

Judson's fall reveals the truth about how a ruthless man can be poisoned with his own medicine.

Judson's fall reveals that true friends are always there to pick you up.

Judson's fall rapidly increases his death that will soon come.

One of the themes for "Ruthless" is _______

Love other people and they will love you.

What is the setting of "Ruthless"?

a vacation cabin in the woods during autumn

a rich man's house in a country town during a terrible snow storm

Why does Judson want revenge?

Someone stole some of his liquor

His servant Alec lied to him about watching the place

"Ruthless" by William de Mille

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English

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7th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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CCSS

RL.7.4, RL.7.2, RL.6.3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

something mischievous done for fun

bask

hearty

lark

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

to give reluctantly or resentfully

begrudge

genial

vidictive

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

having a simplistic and rough surface quality

hearty

genial

vindictive

rustic

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

having a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

hearty

vindictive

begrudge

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a medicine taken to counteract a particular poison

lark

tackle

antidote

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

friendly or cheerful

genial

begrudge

rustic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

the equipment needed to fish

lark

primitive

tackle

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"Ruthless" by William de Mille

25 questions

something mischievous done for fun

to give reluctantly or resentfully

having a simplistic and rough surface quality

having a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

a medicine taken to counteract a particular poison

friendly or cheerful

the equipment needed to fish

Characteristic of early ages or of an early state of human development

According to paragraph 2, what is the meaning of the term "grimly"?

What is the purpose of paragraph 1?

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