"Button, Button" Comprehensive Quiz

What is Norma's attitude towards the button box and Mr. Steward when he first arrives? (ELA 8.2)

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In "Button, Button" Mr. Steward could be said to symbolize what? (ELA 8.2)

• The moral dilemma of choice and consequences.
• The inevitability of fate and destiny.
• The importance of wealth and materialism.

• The thrill of gambling and risk-taking.

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Where does "Button, Button" take place? (ELA 8.2)

• Long Island, NY

• New York, NY

• San Francisco, CA

• Miami, FL

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"If you push the button," Mr. Steward told him, "somewhere in the world someone you don't know will die. In return for which you will receive a payment of $50,000." (Matheson 2) is an example of what kind of dilemma? If you were given such a choice, would you press the button? Why or why not? (ELA 8.28 , ELA 8.36, ELA 8.37)

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If this story were written from Arthur's point of view, how would it be different? Would suspense still be effectively showcased in this work? (ELA 8.9)

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How is suspense created in the story "Button, Button"? (ELA 8.9)

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What is foreshadowing in literature? (ELA 8.3)

• A technique used to create humor in a story

• A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story

• A detailed description of a character's appearance

• A type of dialogue between characters

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What is the significance of the button in "Button, Button"? (ELA 8.3)

• It symbolizes the power of choice and consequence

• It is a decorative item with no real purpose

• It represents a character's wealth

• It is a tool for communication

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How does the author use foreshadowing in "Button, Button"? (ELA 8.3)

• By describing the weather in detail

• By hinting at the potential consequences of pressing the button

• By introducing a new character

• By providing a map of the setting

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