Unit 1: Ruthless

Which event sets the story into motion?

• the theft of Judson's liquor.

• Judson's decision to have a drink.

• Judson's reluctance to return to the city.

• An argument between Judson and Marcia.

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8.7B

Alec's arrival at the cabin affects the story by causing the theft of Judson's liquor. This is ​ (a)  

• false.
• true.

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8.7B

What mood would you describe Marcia during this story?

• Fearful

• Content

• Solemn

• Eager

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8.9F

Which of the following paragraphs show the cause of Marcia's fear?

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8.6C

8.9F

How does the conversation between Judson and his wife develop the plot of the passage?

• It causes Alec to retaliate against Judson.

• It prompts Marcia to go to warn Alex's wife about the poision.

• It causes Judson t be distracted by Marcia's obvious distress.

• It prompts Judson to consider throwing out the poisoned whiskey.

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8.7B

Which statement expresses the theme of the story?

• No crime is bad enough to warrant another person's death.

• It is important to take the opinions of loved ones into consideration.

• There will be consequences if people take justice into their own hands.

• It is fair to make sure a person's punishment fits the crime they committed.

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8.7A

Which detail from the text best reveals Judson's belief about crime and punishment?
Include the line and paragraph number for credit.

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8.6C

8.5F

How does Judson Webb cause his own death in "Ruthless"? Be sure to identify the most important lines of dialogue or events in the story and explain their importance.

Your response should be no less than three sentences and no more than five. You need to cite your work, for example: (Paragraph #).

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8.7B

8.6C

8.5F

The story of "Ruthless" fits our first unit, Bad Behavior.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree