Button, Button

What will the Lewis family receive if they push the button?

• $50

• $500

• $50,000

• $500,000

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

From what POINT OF VIEW is this story told?

• 1st Person (I, Me)

• 2nd Person (You, Your)

• 3rd Person limited (they, them) - sticks closely to one character in the story, showing both how they feel and what’s going on around them

• 3rd person omniscient - The narrative is told from the perspective of a narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of many characters in the story.

How does Arthur feel about the box?

• He wants to push the button.

• He never tells us.

• He doesn't know how he feels about it.

• He wants nothing to do with the box.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does Norma NOT want to do with the money?

• Have a baby

• Go to college

• Buy a better apartment

• Go to Europe

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the climax of the story?

• Mr. Lewis dies.

• Norma presses the button.

• Norma brings the box back inside.

• Mr. Steward calls Norma.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does Mr. Steward ask Norma at the end of the story?

• Are you sure you want to press the button?

• Did you really think you knew your husband?

• What are you going to do with the money?

• Was it worth it?

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the button symbolize?

• Right

• Choice

• Temptation

• Wrong

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the inciting incident?

• 1. Norma & Arthur's final argument over the device.

• 1. The arrival of Mr. Steward.

• 1. The phone call from Lenox Hill Hospital.

• 1. Norma & Arthur’s first argument over the device.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which one is NOT considered part of the rising action?

• Norma receives the package.

• Arthur directs Mr. Steward to take the device with him.

• Norma and Arthur's second argument over the device.

• Norma takes the torn card halves with her to work.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which is not a Rising Action?

• 1. Norma & Arthur's second argument over the device.

• 1. The phone call from Lenox Hill Hospital.

• 1. Norma & Arthur’s first argument over the device.

• Arthur directing Mr. Steward to take the device with him.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5