Button, Button

What motivates Norma to consider pressing the button in "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson?

• Curiosity about the consequences

• Desire for financial gain

• Fear of Arthur's reaction

• Interest in the experiment

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which theme is most prominently explored in "Button, Button"?

• The power of love

• The consequences of greed

• The importance of honesty

• The value of friendship

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What is the significance of the button in the story?

• It symbolizes temptation and moral choice.

• It represents technological advancement.

• It is a metaphor for communication.

• It stands for a new beginning.

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Summarize the key plot point that occurs when Norma presses the button.

• Norma receives a large sum of money, and nothing else happens.

• Norma presses the button, and a stranger dies.

• Norma presses the button, and Arthur dies.

• Norma decides not to press the button and returns it.

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What message is Richard Matheson trying to convey through the story "Button, Button"?

• The importance of taking risks

• The unpredictability of life

• The moral consequences of our actions

• The value of scientific experiments

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Compare Norma's perspective on the button with Arthur's perspective.

• Both see it as a harmless experiment.

• Norma sees it as an opportunity, while Arthur sees it as a moral dilemma.

• Both are equally curious about the button's effects.

• Norma is indifferent, while Arthur is eager to press it.

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Evaluate the moral dilemma faced by Norma in the story.

• She must choose between her curiosity and her fear.

• She must decide whether to trust Arthur or not.

• She must choose between financial gain and the potential harm to another person.

• She must decide whether to keep the button or return it.

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How does the author use the character of Mr. Steward to advance the plot?

• He provides a distraction from the main story.

• He introduces the button and its consequences.

• He serves as a moral guide for Norma.

• He helps Norma and Arthur resolve their conflict.

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What is the primary conflict in "Button, Button"?

• Norma vs. Arthur

• Norma vs. Mr. Steward

• Norma vs. herself

• Arthur vs. Mr. Steward

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Identify the symbol that represents the moral choice in the story.

• The money

• The button

• The box

• The phone call

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