Question

independent practice directions: answer the multiple - choice questions for
uthless.\ 5 minutes 1. which event sets the story into motion? rl3 a. the theft of judsons liquor b. judsons decision to have a drink c. judsons reluctance to return to the city d. an argument between judson and marcia 2. which detail from the text best reveals judsons beliefs about crime and punishment? rl1 a. \he corked his bottled vengeance and set it back on the shelf alongside the little whiskey glass.\ (paragraph 14) b. \also, the use of rat poison is quite legal. the only way any rat can get into this closet is to break in.\ (paragraph 17) c. \we wont be here till next spring. i cant bear to think of that deathtrap waiting there all the time.\ (paragraph 22) d. \and dont worry about your poor, abused little burglar. no one is going to get hurt who hasnt got it coming to him.\ (paragraph 25) 3. which statement best describes marcias belief about crime and punishment? rl6 a. marcia believes that she has the right to harm anyone who steals from her family. b. marcia believes that a punishment should match the severity of the crime. c. marcia believes that every crime should receive the same punishment. d. marcia believes that most criminals are actually good people. 4. how does alecs arrival at the cabin affect the events of the story? rl3 a. it leads to marcia leaving her husband. b. it leads to judson drinking poisoned whiskey. c. it leads to the theft of some of judsons liquor. d. it leads to an argument between judson and marcia. 5. how does paragraph 10 contribute to the suspense? rl6 a. it indicates that judson is likely to harm someone. b. it indicates that judson will regret his actions. c. it indicates that marcia will leave judson. d. it indicates judsons plan to trick alec.

Explanation:

1. The theft of Judson's liquor is the event that starts the story's action as it sets in motion Judson's plan for revenge.
2. The statement about the legality of rat - poison and that only thieves (rats in the metaphorical sense) who break in will be affected shows Judson's view on crime and punishment.
3. There is no clear indication in the options that Marcia believes in a punishment - matching - severity principle, but she is against harming those who don't deserve it, so we assume she believes punishment should be appropriate.
4. Alec's arrival leads to Judson drinking the poisoned whiskey as he mistakes Alec for a thief.
5. Paragraph 10 likely indicates that Judson is likely to harm someone as he is setting a trap for thieves.

Answer:

1. A. the theft of Judson's liquor
2. B. "Also, the use of rat poison is quite legal. The only way any rat can get into this closet is to break in." (Paragraph 17)
3. C. Marcia believes that a punishment should match the severity of the crime.
4. B. It leads to Judson drinking poisoned whiskey.
5. A. It indicates that Judson is likely to harm someone.