"Ruthless" Quiz

What time of year is the story of "Ruthless" set in?

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

• Autumn (Fall)

Why was Judson the only one who had a key to his "special closet?"

• Because he loved his personal possessions and was outraged if anyone else touched them

• Because he wanted to protect his wife from the poisoned whiskey

• Because he was hiding an engagement ring for his fiance

• Because he swallowed the key

Who is Alec from the story, "Ruthless?"

• Judson's brother

• His wife's father

• A "caretaker" for the city folks when they were away

• The bartender

What is Judson's wife's name?

• Melissa

• Marcia

• Susie

• Bertha

Why was Judson upset when he saw the whiskey bottle?

• The bottle was broken

• Because it was less than half full

• Because it was empty

• Because there was rat poison beside it

What did Judson add to the bottle of whiskey?

• rat poison

• cyanide

• honey

• sugar

How did Judson's wife respond when she realized what he was adding to the whiskey?

• She laughed and agreed with his decision

• She stole the bottle from him

• She asked if she could drink a glass of the whiskey

• She pleaded with him not to do it

Who did Judson's wife say was a possible suspect for the stolen whiskey?

• Alec

• Alec's Wife

• Some boys off on a lark

• The chipmunk

Finish this quote made by the main character, Judson, when speaking to his wife: "Also, the use of rat poison is quite______."

• kind

• legal

• useful

• appealing

Which character makes the following statement, "We won't be here till next Spring. I can't bear to think of that deathtrap waiting there all the time. Suppose something happens to us - and no one knows..."

• Judson

• Alec

• Marcia

• Alec's Wife