Questions about 'Ruthless' by William DeMille

What does the word 'tang' mean in the context of the story?

• A piece of fishing equipment.

• A strong taste, flavor, or smell.

• A type of liquor mentioned in the story.

• A specific type of tree found in the woods.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does Judson Webb feel when others touch his personal possessions?

• Indifference, as he does not value his possessions.

• Pleasure, because he likes to share his belongings.

• A sense of deep outrage.

• Confusion, as he often misplaces his items.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which item in Judson Webb's closet is less than half full?

• A bottle of Bourbon.

• A fishing rod.

• A spring lock.

• A bottle of liquor not specified.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is Alec's role for the city folks?

• He is a neighbor who visits occasionally.

• He is a caretaker for the city folks when they are away.

• He is a boat mechanic at the lake.

• He is a salesman who sells boats.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Marcia notice that caused her to pause in surprise?

• Her husband was packing a suitcase.

• Her husband was holding a bottle in his hand.

• Alec was at the lake.

• Her husband was laughing.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is Judson's intention with the white pellets?

• To cure someone's illness.

• To put something over in a business deal.

• To poison a potential thief.

• To clean the whiskey bottle.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the text, what is Judson's opinion on using rat poison?

• He believes it is illegal.

• He thinks it is morally wrong.

• He considers it a practical solution for thieves.

• He is unsure about its legality.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the word "begrudge" mean in the context of the text?

• To share something willingly.

• To take something without permission.

• To give reluctantly or with displeasure.

• To celebrate a generous act.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the woman's attitude towards the burglars who stole a little liquor?

• She is indifferent and does not care about the theft.

• She is sympathetic and suggests it was a harmless act.

• She is angry and wants to punish them severely.

• She is confused and does not understand why they stole.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

According to the text, how does Judson view the theft?

• He sees it as a minor inconvenience that can be ignored.

• He believes that any form of theft, no matter how small, is serious.

• He thinks the law should handle the situation, not him.

• He is amused by the theft and takes it as a joke.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3