The Possibility Evil by Shirley Jackson

What is the significance of the color of envelopes and paper she writes on?

• They are her favorite colors
• Many people have the same type of paper so she can hide her letter writing better
• the color is not important

What might be the significance of her roses?

• They, like her appear beautiful but are filled with thorns
• They are how she makes a living. She owns a flower shop.
• She shares them as gifts with tourists

At the end, why does the Harris boy deliver the letter for her?

• He thinks he is doing her a favor
• His girlfriend made him do it.
• He wants to spoil the surprise

What lessons does this story teach us about human nature?

• appearances can be deceiving
• One should take pride in the community
• friendship is a bond that lasts a lifetime

What does Miss Strangeworth tell Mrs. Crane about her baby?

• That she is a princess
• That she is slow
• That she is weird looking

What does Miss Strangeworth buy on Tuesday?

• Turkey
• Tea
• Tinsel

Why does she feel entitled to "protect" the townspeople?

• she is worried and concerned about them
• she is the mayor
• Her family has been in town a long time and she feels like she owns it

Who is Miss Strangeworth?

• A kind old lady
• A deceitful and lonely old woman
• A young woman with a child

What is her most prized possession?

• a china doll
• her roses
• Her closet full of flowery skirts

What does Miss Strangeworth do to deceive the townspeople?

• She steals roses
• She writes nasty letters
• she gossips about people behind their back