Button, Button Character Questions

The main role of Mr. Steward in this story is to help

• supply background information about the main character

• develop the climax of the story

• create the internal conflict for the main character

• resolve the conflict that the main character is experiencing

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The story's third person limited point of view gives the reader insight into

• Arthur's thoughts about pressing the button

• Mr. Steward's embarrassment about not being able to say who he works for

• the internal struggle that Norma has about the button

• all of the main character's feelings about the button unit

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Mrs. Lewis' phone call to Mr. Steward while she is at work is most likely to

• inform Mr. Steward that she does not want the button unit

• gain information to persuade Arthur to push the button

• confirm the validity of Mr. Steward and the button unit

• investigate who Mr. Steward works for

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can the reader conclude about Arthur from his actions in the story?

• Arthur is sometimes unsure of himself and what he believes.

• Arthur likes to indulge Norma in playing out "what if" scenarios.

• Arthur sees moral issues as either right or wrong and holds true to his beliefs.

• Arthur is materialistic and appreciates the finer things in life.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can the reader conclude about Mr. Steward from his actions in the story?

• He represents temptation.

• He represents greed.

• He represents hope.

• He represents love.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3