"Ruthless" Independent Practice Review

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

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.” (Paragraph 14)

• “Also, the use of rat poison is quite legal. The only way any rat can get into this closet is to break in.” (Paragraph 17)

• “And don’t worry about your poor, abused little burglar. No one is going to get hurt who hasn’t got it coming to him.” (Paragraph 25)

Which statement best describes Marcia’s belief about crime and punishment?

• Marcia believes that she has the right to harm anyone who steals from her family.

• Marcia believes that a punishment should match the severity of the crime.

• Marcia believes that every crime should receive the same punishment.

How does Alec’s arrival at the cabin affect the events of the story?

• It leads to Marcia leaving her husband.

• It leads to Judson drinking poisoned whiskey.

• It leads to the theft of some of Judson’s liquor.

• It leads to an argument between Judson and Marcia.

How does paragraph 10, when Judson puts the pellets into the whiskey, contribute to the suspense?

• It indicates that Judson is likely to harm someone.

• It indicates that Judson will regret his actions.

• It indicates Judson’s plan to trick Alec.

What motivates Judson to take revenge?

• His desire for justice

• His anger towards Alec

• His fear of being robbed again

• His love for Marcia

When Judson drinks his own poison, this is an example of:

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

Which of the following describes how Judson feels about his possessions?

• He doesn't mind sharing with others.

• He doesn't like anyone to disturb them.

• Only his family is allowed to touch them.

What happened at Judson's mountain cabin last winter, that makes him upset?

• He ate too much and got sick.

• A thief broke in and stole his whiskey.

• He decided to give his wife a key to the cabin.

• His wife forbade him from drinking during the day.

What is Judson doing with the whiskey in his closet?

• He is drinking it all before he leaves.

• He is hiding it in a new location.

• He is taking it home with him to the city.

• He is adding poison to it to catch the thief.