Button, Button

Why is Mr. Steward at the Lewises' apartment?

• to ask them for a favor

• to join them for dinner

• to convince them to buy something

• to explain the package they received

What will happen if the Lewises press the button?

• They will be rewarded and will save a stranger's life.

• They will be rewarded but will save a stranger's life.

• They will be rewarded, and someone they know will die.

• They will be rewarded, and someone they do not know will die.

What causes a conflict in the story?

• Norma and Arthur are insulted by how Mr. Steward spoke to them.

• Arthur wants the money Mr. Steward offered, but Norma does not.

• Arthur wants to know more about the button, but Norma does not.

• Norma is curious about the button, but Arthur is offended by it.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Norma call Mr. Stewart?

• to learn more about the button unit

• to make sure he never comes back

• to learn more about his company

• to thank him for the opportunity

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CCSS.RL.8.3

What matters most to Norma?

• doing what is right

• material things

• her family and friends

• figuring out who Mr. Steward is

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which one is NOT considered part of the rising action?

• Norma receives the package.

• Arthur directs Mr. Steward to take the device with him.

• Norma and Arthur's second argument over the device.

• Norma takes the torn card halves with her to work.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3B

What does the button symbolize?

• Right

• Choice

• Temptation

• Wrong

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CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the climax of the story?

• Mr. Lewis dies.

• Norma presses the button.

• Norma brings the box back inside.

• Mr. Steward calls Norma.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

From what POINT OF VIEW is this story told?

• 1st Person (I, Me)

• 2nd Person (You, Your)

• 3rd Person limited (they, them) - sticks closely to one character in the story, showing both how they feel and what’s going on around them

• 3rd person omniscient - The narrative is told from the perspective of a narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of many characters in the story.

What will the Lewis family receive if they push the button?

• $50

• $500

• $50,000

• $500,000