A Man Who had no eyes

"The blind man stood for a long time, not saying a word. Finally, he said. "Parsons. By heaven! By heaven! I thought you" (lines 91-92)

What did the beggar think? Choose the correct answer.

• a. That Mr. Parsons was still in the factory.

• b. That Mr. Parsons didn't know the story.

• c. That Mr. Parsons was not alive.

"Mr. Parsons coughed." (line 50)

Why did Mr. Parsons cough? Choose the correct answer.

He wanted (-).

• i )to give the beggar some money

• ii.) the beggar to stop talking

• iii.) to hear more of the beggar's story

"He swallowed, and stood waiting for the expected reaction." (lines 76-77) What reaction was the beggar expecting? Choose the correct answer . He thought that Mr. Parsons would (-).

• a) ask him to tell the story one more time

• b) feel pity for him and give him more money

• c)  tell him that the story was not exactly true

1. The beggar became blind (-). (lines 42-63)

• a. While fighting in the war

• b. In a factory accident

• c. Because of an illness

3. According to the beggar's story, (-). (lines 53-78)

• a. he was outside the building when the fire started

• b. there was no way for anyone to get out of the building

• c. He was almost successful in getting out of the building

How do you think Mr. Parsons was able to succeed in life despite being blind? Generate one or more possibilities. Complete the sentence. I think that Mr. Parsons was able to succeed in life because he----

The beggar pulled Mr. Parsons back and stepped over him.

Judge the beggar's behavior. Complete the sentence.

I am (in favor of/against) the beggar's behavior because ....

Answer explanation

• The beggar's life was in danger. ( True or False) 

• How do you think that a person should behave when his life is in danger?

• He should do anything that he can to save his life, (-).

1. even if he needs to hurt others.

2. as long as it doesn't hurt others.