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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes how Judson feels about his possessions?
Only his family is allowed to touch them.
He doesn’t mind sharing with others.
He doesn’t like anyone to disturb them.
He treasures them because he doesn’t have much.
- 2. Multiple Choice
In paragraph 10, Judson’s wife…
is suspicious of his actions
is afraid of him
believes he is harmless
thinks he is lying to her
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes what Judson wants to happen in paragraph 17?
He wants to give the thief a good scare.
He wants to kill the thief if he steals from him.
He wants to make the thief very sick.
He wants to warn the thief.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why does Alec give Judson the whiskey?
He knows Judson is trying to kill someone.
He believes the whiskey will only make Judson sick.
He knows which whiskey is safe to drink.
He doesn’t realize it is poisoned.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does vindictive mean? (Hint: look in the story.)
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
to drink cheerfully
having a simplistic and rough surface quality
having a quality or style that offers an extremely basic level of comfort
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does rustic mean? (Hint: look in the story.)
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
to drink cheerfully
having a simplistic and rough surface quality
having a quality or style that offers an extremely basic level of comfort
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which statement expresses the BIGGEST theme of the story?
It’s important to take the opinions of your loved ones into consideration.
There will be consequences if you take justice into your own hands.
No crime is bad enough to warrant another person’s death.
If you commit a crime, you will likely be punished in a similar fashion.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which detail from the text best supports the theme?
“for Judson Webb loved his personal possessions and felt a sense of deep outrage if they were touched by any hand but his own.” (Paragraph 2)
“‘The law doesn’t call it murder if I shoot a thief who is entering my house by force’” (Paragraph 17)
“‘We won’t be here till next spring. I can’t bear to think of that deathtrap waiting there all the time.’” (Paragraph 22)
No one is going to get hurt who hasn’t got it coming to him.’” (Paragraph 25)
- 9. Multiple Choice
How does the conversation between Judson and his wife develop the plot of the passage?
It prompts her to go warn Alec’s wife about the poison, which means she is not there to warn Alec about the poisoned whisky when Judson falls.
It causes her to tell Alec and his wife that her husband has poisoned the whiskey, encouraging Alec to retaliate against Judson.
It causes Judson to be distracted by his wife’s obvious distress and not pay attention when he falls or accepts the whiskey from Alec.
It prompts Judson to consider throwing out the poisoned whiskey, which he is unable to do before falling and unknowingly drinking it.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How does the resolution contribute to the theme of the passage?
It proves that it’s dangerous to take justice into your own hands.
It shows how paranoia can be deadly for some people.
It emphasizes how dangerous it can be to keep secrets from others.
It stresses the importance of always being aware of your surroundings.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following words best describes Judson?
Able-bodied
Rustic
Vengeful
Crazy
- 12. Multiple Choice
What do Alec's actions in paragraph 28 suggest about his character?
He is best friends with the animals in the forest.
He is a kind and helpful man.
He is an evil murderer.
He is in love with Judson's wife.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is Marcia's MAIN conflict in the story?
an internal conflict with her conscience about killing the thief
an external conflict with Alec about whether to murder her husband
a conflict of arguing with her husband
a conflict concerning whether to make the trip to Alec's house
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