Ruthless Short Story Quiz

What is the moral lesson conveyed in the ruthless short story 'William De Mille'?

• Kindness and compassion can lead to success and happiness.

• Hard work and determination are the keys to achieving one's goals.

• Taking risks and being ruthless is necessary for achieving success.

• Greed and ambition can lead to destruction and downfall.

What is the tone of the ruthless short story 'William De Mille'?

• light-hearted and forgiving

• uplifting and hopeful

• dark and unforgiving

• humorous and light-hearted

What is the primary setting of the story?

• A bustling city

• A remote mountain village

• A quiet countryside

• A seaside resort town

How does Judson feel about his belongings?

• He is very protective of his things and won't let anyone else touch them.

• He feels that he does not have enough things.

• His wife takes care of his belongings.

Why is Judson upset?

• Someone drank some of his whiskey.

• Someone stole his trophy.

• Someone stole his money.

What does Judson do to his liquor?

• Drink it.

• Share it.

• Poison it.

• Toss it.

Based on the last line of the story, what will happen to Judson?

• He is going to die.

• He is going to fall asleep.

• He is going to be drunk.

• He will find the thief.

Based on the dialogue between Judson and Marcia, what is revealed about Judson?

• He is an honest, kind-hearted man.

• He is a cruel, dishonest businessman.

• He is an average Joe, nothing out of the ordinary.

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

Which detail from the text best reveals Judson's beliefs about crime and punishment?

• "He corked his bottled vengeance and set it back on the shelf alongside the little whiskey glass."

• "Also, the use of rat poison is quite legal. The only way any rat can get into this closet is to break in."

• "We won't be here till next spring. I can't bear to think of that deathtrap waiting there all the time."

• "and don't worry about your poor, abused little burglar. No one else is going to get hurt who hasn't got it coming to him."