October Short Stories Review

What event in "Ruthless" sets the story into motion?

• the theft of Judson's liquor

• An argument between Judson and Marcia

• Judson's decision to have a drink

• Judson's reluctance to return to the city

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

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

• It leads to Marcia leaving her husband.

• It leads to an argument between Judson and Marcia.

• It leads to Judson drinking the poisoned whiskey.

Which of the following causes Marcia to become scared?

• Alec arriving late at night

• Alec arriving at the cabin

• Judson adding something to the whiskey

• Judson going to the woods alone

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

• It prompts Marcia to go warn Alec's wife about the poison.

• It causes Alec to retaliate against Judson.

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

• It causes Judson to be distracted by Marcia's obvious distress.

Which statement expresses the main theme from "Ruthless"? 

• 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.

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

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

Which statement best expresses a theme in "One of These Days?"

• Nothing can be accomplished by threatening people with violence.

• Power can shift from one person to another depending on the situation.

• Hard work and determination will lead to a successful life.

• Revenge can be powerful enough to influence change.

In what way are Judson and Aurelio alike?

• They are both responsible for the life they live.

• They are both upset about the government being corrupt.

• They are both bitter because of their social class standing.

• They both take justice into their own hands.

Define grimly:

• having or showing no pity or compassion for others

• having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

• in a very serious, gloomy, or depressing manner

• great fear or apprehension

Define dread:

• great fear or apprehension

• having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

• in a very serious, gloomy, or depressing manner

• having or showing no pity or compassion for others

Define vindictive:

• having or showing no pity or compassion for others

• having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

• in a very serious, gloomy, or depressing manner

• great fear or apprehension