The Elevator by William Sleator

Why did Martin feel nervous in the elevator?

• Because it was small and could only carry three people.

• Because he was afraid of heights.

• Because he had a bad experience in an elevator before.

• Because he was always uncomfortable in elevators.

What did Martin's father think about his fear of the elevator?

• He thought it was justified.

• He thought Martin was being a coward.

• He was indifferent.

• He encouraged Martin to face his fears.

What happened when the elevator stopped at the fourteenth floor?

• A fat lady got on.

• The elevator broke down.

• Martin got off.

• Another passenger got on.

What did Martin do when he saw the fat lady in the elevator?

• He ran away.

• He stared back at her.

• He tried to squeeze past her.

• He pressed the button to get off.

What did Martin's father do when he pressed number nine?

• He visited Mrs. Ullman.

• He went to the hospital.

• He left Martin alone in the elevator.

• He took the stairs.

What did the fat lady do when she got on the elevator with Martin?

• She smiled at him.
• She ignored him.

• She pressed the Stop button.
• She asked him a question.

Which word means to shake or tremble? E.g. "Perhaps it was the way the elevator ......................... each time it left a floor..."

• assuring

• penetrated

• shuddered

• ominous

Which word means nervous? E.g. "[Martin] felt nervous in it from the first day."

• apprehensive

• sparse

• haltingly

• shuddered

Which word means digging or penetrating? E.g. "Her blue eyes were tiny but sharp. They seemed to be ......................into Martin’s face."

• contraption

• shuddered

• boring

• exhausted

Which word means weakling or gutless wonder? E.g. "His father was silent on the

way to hospital, disappointed and angry with him for being a .........................and a fool."

• coward

• reckless

• naive

• fearless