Possibility of Evil and Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket

What is the main purpose of the first two paragraphs in "The Possibility of Evil"?

• The author gives an explanation of who Miss Strangeworth is as well as a background of the setting.
• The author gives an explanation of Mr. Lewis and his background on Pleasant Street
• The author gives an explanation of the plants and where they are located throughout Pleasant Street

Which option is the best description of Miss Strangeworth?

• She is 71 years old with big blue eyes. She is proud of her town and her roses. She knows everyone.
• She is a new citizen of the town, and she is very reserved and shy.
• She is a well-known actress and thinks of the other citizens as lower class.

Why did Miss Strangeworth never give away her roses?

• They belong to Pleasant Street, and she does not want anyone carrying them away.
• She does give away her roses, but only if you ask nicely.
• She thinks of the roses as her "children" and does not want to give them up.

What is the relationship between Miss Strangeworth and Mrs. Harper?

• They are not really friends.
• They are sisters.
• They are best friends.

What is Miss Strangeworth's intentions when sending letters to Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Harper, and Mrs. Foster?

• She is just nosey.
• She is just sending a reminder about the potluck.
• She wants to invite them to a wedding.

How does Miss Strangeworth justify sending the letters?

• She lets people know that someone is keeping an eye on them, and she won't let them get away with "things."
• She wants everyone to know about the upcoming events in the town.
• She is just an old lady who likes sending letters.

What is the key turning point in "The Possibility of Evil"?

• When the Harris boy and Don Crane find one of Mrs. Strangeworth's letters
• When Miss Strangeworth is arrested for mail fraud
• When Mr. Lewis is sentenced to 20 years in prison

What might Miss Strangeworth's roses symbolize?

• Her reputation
• The small town
• Don Crane

What might the letters symbolize in "The Possibility of Evil"?

• Everyday evil
• Miss Strangeworth
• The small town

Based on Miss Strangeworth's actions in the story, what do you think will happen to her?

• Miss Strangeworth won't accept the responsibility of hurting other people.
• Miss Strangeworth will be kidnapped and held for ransom.
• Miss Strangeworth will destroy her roses and any other roses she finds.