Question

directions: answer the multiple choice questions for “ruthless.” 5 minutes

1. which event sets the story into motion? rl.3

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

1. which detail from the text best reveals judsons beliefs about crime and punishment? rl.1

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 won’t be here till next spring. i can’t bear to think of that deathtrap waiting there all the time.” (paragraph 22)
d. “and don’t worry about your poor, abused little burglar. no one is going to get hurt who hasn’t got it coming to him.” (paragraph 25)

1. which statement best describes marcia’s belief about crime and punishment? rl.6

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.

1. how does alec’s arrival at the cabin affect the events of the story? rl.3

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 judson’s liquor.
d. it leads to an argument between judson and marcia.

1. how does paragraph 10 contribute to the suspense? rl.6

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 judson’s plan to trick alec.

Explanation:

1. In a story, the inciting - incident sets the plot in motion. The theft of Judson's liquor would likely prompt his actions and start the story's events.
2. Judson's statement about no one getting hurt who doesn't deserve it shows his view on crime and punishment.
3. There is no evidence in the options that Marcia believes she has the right to harm thieves, that all crimes should have the same punishment, or that most criminals are good people. A punishment - matching - the - crime severity is a common view.
4. Based on typical story logic and without the full story context, Alec's arrival likely leads to an unforeseen event, and Judson drinking poisoned whiskey is a possible consequence.
5. Paragraph 10 likely creates suspense by hinting at Judson's potential to cause harm.

Answer:

1. A. the theft of Judson's liquor
2. D. "and don't worry about your poor, abused little burglar. No one is going to get hurt who hasn't got it coming to him." (Paragraph 25)
3. B. 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.