Worksheets"Ruthless" Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the purpose of the first line of the story?
“Outside, the woods lay basking in clear October sunlight; trees a riot of color, air full of Autumn’s tang and the sharp, exciting smell of moist, leaf-covered earth.”
It details the revelation that will come to someone who is beyond ruthless to others.
It gives a description of the character that will evolve throughout the text.
It presents the setting and how the atmosphere reflects the season.
It reveals the somber tone that will be revealed in the text.
What can be inferred about Judson from the following passage?
“Her eyes narrowed as she watched him. She had learned to dread that tone of his voice; it was the tone he used when he was planning to ‘put something over’ in business.”
He is angry.
He is smart.
He is not completely honest.
He is happy.
What is the effect of the author’s use of the words "Invitingly" and "by itself" in the passage below?
“All the bottles were unopened, except one quart of Bourbon which was placed invitingly in front, a whiskey glass by itself.”
It makes the text more interesting.
It shows how much Judson loves his possessions and how careful he is with them.
It helps the reader visualize the scene.
It shows that Judson is creating a trap instead of just protecting his belongings.
What is the central conflict of “Ruthless”?
Judson Webb is concerned with the safety of his belongings when he leaves his cabin for the winter.
Judson Webb can’t trust anyone.
Judson Webb’s wife doesn’t agree with his cruelty.
Judson Webb is concerned with someone stealing from him so he seeks revenge.
What can be inferred about Judson based on the passage below?
“Inside, a man smiled grimly as he turned from the bathroom cabinet, entered the expensively primitive living room to his mountain camp, and crossed to a closet set in the pine wall.”
He is not happy.
He is very happy.
He is clever.
He is kind.
What does the passage suggest how Judson feels about his plan?
“Whoever broke into my closet last winter and stole my liquor will probably try again once we are out of here. He went on, “Only this time, he’ll wish he hadn’t.” She caught her breath at the cruel vindictiveness of his manner as one by one he dropped the tablets into the bottle and held it up to watch them dissolve."
Uncomfortable
Guilty
Confident
Insecure
Which figurative language is used in the following passage?
“If I should drop dead, you can do as you please.”
Hyperbole because it is used to show how he feels.
Irony because he says one thing but he obviously means another.
Foreshadowing because it hints around his death later in the story.
Ambiguity because his meaning is open to interpretation.
What can be inferred about Judson from the following passage?
“You’re wrong, my dear,” he chuckled, “I’m not taking anything out of this bottle; I’m only putting a little kick into it.”
He is anxious about what he is planning to do.
He wants to tell her his plan so she will be impressed.
He is sorry that his wife does not agree with him.
He is unconcerned about the consequences of his plan.
What literary device is used in the underlined text in the following passage?
“Okay, my dear,” he smiled, “and don’t worry about your poor little burglar. No one is going to get hurt who hasn’t got it coming to him.”
Foreshadowing
Hyperbole
Characterization
Metaphor
What literary device is used in the following passage?
“A chipmunk, hearing Judson’s heavy tread, left the acorn as it was about to add to its store within the cabin wall and disappeared like an electric bulb burning out.”
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Imagery
What literary device us used in the following passage?
“When it comes to protecting my property, I make my own laws.” His deep voice was like that of a big dog growling at the possible loss of a bone.
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Imagery
How does the resolution of the plot contribute to the theme of the story?
It emphasizes how dangerous it can be to keep secrets from others.
It proves that it is dangerous to take justice into your own hands.
It shows how paranoia can be deadly for some people.
It stresses the importance of always being aware of your surroundings.
What does the following passage show about Judson?
“Not even his wife was allowed to have a key, for Judson Webb loved his personal possessions and became furious if they were touched by any hand but his own”
He is very rich.
He is possessive.
He is loving.
He is kind.
Which of the following causes Mabel’s fear of Judson?
“He turned from the bathroom cabinet, entered the expensively primitive living room of his mountain camp, and crossed to a closet set in the pine wall.”
“He had been packing his things away from the winter, and in a few minutes would be driving back to civilization”
“One by one he dropped the tablets into the bottle and held it up to watch them dissolve”
“She saw the bottle in her husband’s hand”
Which statement expresses the main theme of the story?
There will be consequences if you take justice into your own hands.
No crime is bad enough to warrant another person’s death.
It is important to take the opinions of your loved ones into consideration.
If you commit a crime, you will likely be punished in a similar fashion.
