"The Elevator"

In which example is reluctantly used correctly?

• I reluctantly ate my favorite birthday cake.

• Learning to walk, the toddler reluctantly crossed the room.

• Mike agreed to pick up his lottery winnings, reluctantly.

• The dog reluctantly chewed his bone and wagged his tail.

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Which of the following is the best example of audible?

• a pin drop

• a faint whisper

• a far away conversation

• a rock concert

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Which quote from the text best illustrates that Martin is apprehensive?

• “Martin, a thin twelve-year-old, felt nervous in it [the elevator]…”

• “By the time he reached the seventeenth floor, which seemed to take forever, he was winded and gasping."

• "In the lobby, he considered the stairs. But that was ridiculous. Why should he be afraid of an old lady?"

• "He managed not to cry until he got to his room—but his father probably knew he was crying anyway."

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What was the primary conflict of "The Elevator"?

• the elevator

• the fat lady

• Martin's fear

• Martin's father

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Which of the following quotes best supports your answer to what the primary conflict of "The Elevator" is?

• “Not only are you skinny and weak and bad at sports, his [father’s] expression seemed to say, but you're also a coward. After that Martin forced himself to take the elevator."

• “Was she still looking at him? His eyes slipped back to her, then quickly away. She was still watching him."

• “Luckily, the unlit flight on which he fell was between sixteen and fifteen. He only had to drag himself up one and a half flights with the terrible pain in his leg...his father was silent...annoyed at him for being such a coward and a fool."

• "Of course he was always uncomfortable in elevators, afraid they would fall."

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Which of the following word(s) can be used to describe the mood of "The Elevator"? Select all that apply.

• angry

• creepy

• sad

• frightening

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Martin's conflict is primarily...

• internal

• external

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The lack of resolution gives the story more... Select all that apply.

• fear

• mystery

• suspense

• depth

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Which of the following does not apply for theme? Select all that apply.

• Family helps you fight your fears.

• Fear will conquer you if you don't conquer it.

• You can try to run from fear but it will always find you.

• Sometimes all people need is to be given a chance.

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Martin's character can best be described as...

• timid

• afraid

• weak

• skinny

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