The Possibility of Evil

What do people in town generally think of Miss Strangeworth?

• She's a grumpy old lady

• She doesn't like children

• She's a good writer

• She's a particular old lady

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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CCSS.RL.2.10

What is the purpose of the letters Miss Strangeworth sends?

• She is trying to protect her town

• She's bored

• She wants to hurt people who have wronged her

• She is trying to get revenge

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

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What mistake does Miss Strangeworth make that reveals her identity?

• She accidently signed her name

• She dropped one of her letters

• She asked Dave to deliver one of her letters

• She got into a fight with Linda

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.10

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CCSS.RL.2.3

What troubles Helen Crane about her baby daughter?

• They are spoiling her

• The baby doesn't move around enough for her age

• Helen's mother doesn't like the baby

• The baby seems to cry all time

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

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CCSS.RL.2.10

Which sentence from the story best explains Miss Strangeworth's motivation for sending the letters?

• "Many people seemed disturbed recently, Miss Strangeworth thought."

• "Miss Strangeworth never delayed when things had to be done."

• "The town where she lived had to be kept clean and sweet."

• "Miss Strangeworth had never had any self-consciousness before the children."

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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CCSS.RL.2.10

What do you think Mrs. Foster thought after receiving the letter Miss Strangeworth wrote to her?

• I'll die if I don't have this operation

• My nephew is hoping I'll die

• Dr. Burns can't afford his extravagant lifestyle

• Dr. Burns is an incompetent surgeon

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

The person/ people who destroyed Miss Strangeworth's roses would most likely agree with which of the following sayings?

• "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet"

• "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"

• "Easy come, easy go"

• "An eye for an eye"

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.10

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CCSS.RL.2.3

What does Miss Strangeworth notice about Mr. Lewis?

• His breath stinks
• He got a new neck tattoo
• He looks tired
• He was wearing lipgloss

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

What does Miss Strangeworth notice about Mrs. Harper?

• That her hair is messed up

• That she has a new boyfriend

• That she joined the circus

• Her hands are shaky and she is getting old.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.2

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CCSS.RL.2.10

What does Miss Strangeworth notice about Miss Chandler?

• She dyed her hair
• She cut her hair
• Her hair is a mess
• She has a Mohawk

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3