Button, Button Questions

What is the meaning of the word 'offensive'?

• Causing anger or resentment; obnoxious

• In terms of money; financially

• Friendly and welcoming

• Unrelated to the topic

What did Mr. Steward take out from his coat pocket?

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What was Arthur's reaction when Norma suggested pushing the button?

• He was excited and eager to push it.

• He was indifferent and didn't care.

• He was hesitant and concerned.

• He immediately refused to push it.

What did Norma find inside the box?

• A letter

• A key

• A photograph

• A ring

Judging from what you know about people, would most people push the button?

• Yes, most people would push the button.

• No, most people would not push the button.

• It depends on the situation.

• I am not sure.

Which element, if changed in the story, would affect the rest of the story?

• A character

• An idea

• A conversation

• The setting

Now that you know the ending of “Button, Button,” which of the following clues foreshadowed the conclusion?

• The mysterious nature of the offer

• The couple's financial struggles

• The moral dilemma faced by the characters

• The unexpected visit from a stranger

How does Arthur feel about the box?

• he wants to push the button

• he never tells us

• he doesn't know how he feels about it

• he wants nothing to do with the box

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What does Norma want to do with the money?

• Go to Europe

• Buy a cottage

• Buy nicer clothes and furniture

• All of the above

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What is the CLIMAX of the story?

• Mr. Lewis dies

• Norma presses the button

• Norma brings the box back in side

• Mr. Steward calls Norma

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