Worksheets"Button, Button" Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who receives the mysterious package in the story?
Mr. Steward
Norma and Arthur Lewis
A stranger on the street
A delivery man
What is inside the package?
A letter only
A button attached to a wooden box
A briefcase
Money
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.
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.
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.
What word best describes Mr. Steward’s attitude?
Angry
Polite and calm
Frightened
Confused
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.
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
What does Norma imagine the $50,000 could buy?
A new car
A trip to Europe and a cottage
A new TV
A pet
How does the story build suspense?
By introducing a scary monster
Through the mysterious button and moral choices
By using lots of action scenes
By focusing on a happy ending
What reason does Arthur give for refusing to discuss the button further?
He is tired.
He doesn’t want to think about murder.
He is busy with work.
He lost interest.
What does Norma do after pressing the button?
She feels relieved.
She experiences horror and guilt.
She immediately tells Arthur.
She calls the police.
What is found inside the wooden box after Norma tries to break it open?
Electronics and wires
Nothing, the box is empty
Another note
A weapon
What is the final twist revealed by Mr. Steward in the phone call?
Norma will get more money soon.
Norma actually knew the person who died was her husband.
The button was a prank.
The button was broken.
