"Button, Button" Quiz

What will happen if Norma or Arthur pushes the button?

• Someone somewhere around the world that they do not know will die, and they will receive 50,000 dollars.

• They will be sent to mars.

• They will receive a payment of 5,000 dollars.

• They will have to choose someone to die.

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What does Norma want to do with the money?

• Go to Europe

• Buy a cottage

• Buy nicer clothes and furniture

• All of the above

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What is the climax of the story?

• Arthur dies.

• Norma pushes the button.

• Mr. Steward gives the button to the Lewis'.

• Norma calls Mr. Steward about the button.

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Where does the story take place?

• Chicago

• Alaska

• Norfolk

• New York

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How does Mr. Lewis feel about the box with the button?

• He wants to press the button.

• He wants nothing to do with it.

• He finds it intriguing.

• He does not know how to feel about it.

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What does the word "Intrigue" mean?

• Interesting, captivating, fascinating

• To take something that does not belong to you.

• Real and Genuine

• To understand something.

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What does the word "Authentic" mean?

• Genuine, Real

• Useless

• Exciting

• Enemy, Foe

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Who gave Norma and Arthur the button?

• Their neighbor

• A random stranger

• The city of New York

• Mr. Steward

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How do you feel about Norma pressing the button? Explain why you feel that way. Write at least 3 sentences.

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How do the actions, words, and thoughts of Norma further the plot? Write at least 3 sentences.

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