Death By Scrabble

In the short story, the word “clack, clack, clack” is an example of–

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Metaphor

The setting of Death by Scrabble

• a hot Thursday morning

• hot Sunday afternoon

• rainy Sunday evening

• a cold Thursday morning

The husband and wife were playing

• cards.

• Scrabble.

• tennis.

• football.

It's the hottest day for ten years and Tom's wife is turning on the ...

• fan.

• air conditioner.

• kettle.

• the shower.

How old is Tom?

• 22

• 32

• 42

• 52

How does Tom die at the end of the story?

• he has a heart attack.

• he has a car accident.

• he falls in the shower.

• he chokes.

vindication most likely means

• Proof that something or someone was right

• incredible anger

• uncontrollable frustration

• hiding something

What would Tom be doing if his wife was not there?

• Sleeping

• Working 2 jobs

• Something interesting

• Playing Scrabble with someone else