Short Story Comprehension

When does Brandon see the man on the stairs?

• Every night

• All the time

• He doesn't see the man on the stairs

• At midnight

Why didn't Mrs. Spode go upstairs with Brandon?

• She has braces on her legs and can't go upstairs.

• She thought Brandon needed to toughen up

• She thought Brandon was seeing things

• She wanted the man on the stairs to get Brandon and not her

Why did the author stress that the farmer was far-sighted? What did that add to the story?

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What did Tom decide to do with the wallet?

• Keep the money

• Throw it away

• Return it to the owner

In "Thank You, Ma'am" Mrs. Luella Jones gives Roger $10.

• True

• False

How did the owner react when Tom returned the wallet?

• He was angry

• He was grateful

• He was suspicious

What did Tom say when the owner offered him a reward?

• He accepted it

• He said no, because honesty was enough

• He asked for more

In "Poison," who is the main character that believes he has been bitten by a snake?

• Dr. Ganderbai

• Harry Pope

• Timber Woods

• Dr. Saunders

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In "Marigolds," what is the name of the protagonist?

• Lizabeth

• Miss Lottie

• Joey

• John Burke

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What is the setting of the story "Poison"?

• A hospital

• A jungle

• A bungalow in India

• A school

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