What is the climax of the story?

Norma brings the box back inside.

From what POINT OF VIEW is this story told?

3rd Person limited (they, them) - sticks closely to one character in the story, showing both how they feel and what’s going on around them

3rd person omniscient - The narrative is told from the perspective of a narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of many characters in the story.

Identify the resolution to the story.

Mr. Steward questioning, “Do you really think you knew your husband?”

Observing the device, empty of wires or machinery.

The phone call from Lenox Hill Hospital.

A crowd at the station pushed him in front of a subway train.

He was killed by an electric shock from the button unit.

Mr. Steward pushed him in front of a subway train.

What can we infer from Mr. Steward's last line, "Dear lady... Do you really think you knew your husband?"?

Her husband had a different view of the value of human life and morals.

The man with whom she lived is a stranger.

Her husband was behind the experiment to test his wife.

What does Norma say in attempts to convince Arthur it's ok?

Nothing will happen if they push the button anyway

If they don't press the button they will die

What is one of the things Norma mentions they can do with the money?

Pay for the surgery Arthur needs

What happened after Norma pushed the button?

Arthur died in a subway accident

Their neighbor's house caught on fire

Norma received news she had a terminal illness

What is the author's purpose in describing the package in detail at the beginning of the story?

To provide background information

How does Norma initially react to the button box and Mr. Steward?

She is uninterested and offended

In paragraphs 129-145, what does the dialogue reveal about Norma's motivations for pushing the button?

She believes she deserves a better life.

She is tired of arguing with Arthur.

She wants to become a more adventurous person.

She wants to be part of a psychological experiment.

Who is more to blame for Arthur's death: Norma or Mr. Steward? Explain your answer.

Norma, because she made the decision to push the button.

Mr. Steward, because he presented the offer and manipulated Norma.

Both Norma and Mr. Steward share equal blame.

Neither Norma nor Mr. Steward are to blame.

What does Norma's decision to push the button reveal about her character?

She is indifferent and apathetic

What is the significance of Mr. Steward's phone conversation with Norma in the story?

It is a turning point in the story where Norma starts considering the button unit.

It is an insignificant event and does not affect the story.

It is a point where Norma and Arthur start suspecting Mr. Steward.

It is a point where Norma and Arthur start thinking about improving their life.

What is the primary reason for Arthur's opposition to the button unit?

He is afraid of the unknown consequences

He is content with their current lifestyle

He doesn't believe Mr. Steward's claims

How does the ending of the story affect the overall mood?

It leaves the reader with a sense of confusion

It adds a touch of humor to the story

What theme is explored through the characters' decision-making process?

The consequences of greed and moral compromise.

The conflict between love and duty.

The impact of technology on society.

The importance of family and relationships.

Button, Button

Quiz

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English, Other

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.8.3, RL.7.6, RL.6.3

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Deonya Holiday

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is Mr. Steward at the Lewises' apartment?

to ask them for a favor

to join them for dinner

to convince them to buy something

to explain the package they received

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What will happen if the Lewises press the button?

They will be rewarded and will save a stranger's life.

They will be rewarded but will save a stranger's life.

They will be rewarded, and someone they know will die.

They will be rewarded, and someone they do not know will die.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What causes a conflict in the story?

Norma and Arthur are insulted by how Mr. Steward spoke to them.

Arthur wants the money Mr. Steward offered, but Norma does not.

Arthur wants to know more about the button, but Norma does not.

Norma is curious about the button, but Arthur is offended by it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Norma call Mr. Stewart?

to learn more about the button unit

to make sure he never comes back

to learn more about his company

to thank him for the opportunity

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What matters most to Norma?

doing what is right

material things

her family and friends

figuring out who Mr. Steward is

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which one is NOT considered part of the rising action?

Norma receives the package.

Arthur directs Mr. Steward to take the device with him.

Norma and Arthur's second argument over the device.

Norma takes the torn card halves with her to work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the button symbolize?

Right

Choice

Temptation

Wrong

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Button, Button

30 questions

Why is Mr. Steward at the Lewises' apartment?

What will happen if the Lewises press the button?

What causes a conflict in the story?

Why does Norma call Mr. Stewart?

What matters most to Norma?

Which one is NOT considered part of the rising action?

What does the button symbolize?

What is the climax of the story?

From what POINT OF VIEW is this story told?

What will the Lewis family receive if they push the button?

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