"Button, Button" Review

Who receives the mysterious package in the story?

• Mr. Steward

• Norma and Arthur Lewis

• A stranger on the street

• A delivery man

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is inside the package?

• A letter only

• A button attached to a wooden box

• A briefcase

• Money

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What time does Mr. Steward say he will call on Norma and Arthur?

• 7:00 P.M.

• 8:00 P.M.

• 9:00 P.M.

• 10:00 P.M.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does Norma initially react when she reads the note attached to the button?

• She is frightened.

• She smiles and is curious.

• She immediately discards it.

• She calls the police.

What does Mr. Steward say will happen if the button is pushed?

• The person who pushes it will get sick.

• Someone unknown will die, and the pusher receives $50,000.

• The button will explode.

• Nothing will happen.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does Arthur respond when he first hears about the button?

• He is excited and wants to push it.

• He is confused but interested.

• He is offended and refuses to consider it.

• He ignores it.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What word best describes Mr. Steward’s attitude?

• Angry

• Polite and calm

• Frightened

• Confused

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why does Norma keep the torn card halves from Mr. Steward’s card?

• She wants to throw them away later.

• She is curious and tempted by the offer.

• She wants to prove it’s a scam.

• She forgets about them.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Arthur believe the button offer represents?

• A harmless joke

• A moral dilemma and crime

• A chance to win a prize

• An opportunity to buy a car

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does Norma imagine the $50,000 could buy?

• A new car

• A trip to Europe and a cottage

• A new TV

• A pet