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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe exposition of "Poison" was...When the characters realize there is no snakeWhen Timber goes to Harry's house and Harry tells him to be quietWhen Harry gets mad at Doctor GanderbaiWhen Doctor Ganderbai gives Harry the serum
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these events is the inciting moment?Harry tells Timber there is a snake on is bellyHarry gets the doctorThe doctor uses chloroform to try and sedate the snakeHarry yells at doctor Ganderbai
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these events was from the rising action?They realize there is no snakeHarry gets angry with Doctor GanderbaiDoctor Ganderbai says Harry needs a vacationDoctor Ganderbai gives the Harry the Serum
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the climax of the story?Doctor Ganderbai used chloroform to sedate the snakeDoctor Ganderbai gave Harry the serumDoctor Ganderbai realized there was no snakeDoctor Ganderbai and Timber killed the snake
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which was a conflict from the story? (Pick 2)
Harry vs. Harry
Harry vs. Doctor Ganderbai
Harry vs. Snake
Both B&C
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe conflicts in the story wereInternalPersonalIntenseExternal
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow did the author create suspense in the story?Slowly explaining how the snake got on Harry's bellyMaking Harry a very angry characterNever showing the snakeBoth A and C
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich character trait best describes Harry?Agitated, rudeCalm, politeRuthless, heartlessIntelligent, calculated
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe resolution of the story was:When they realized there was no snakeWhen Doctor Ganderbai suggests Harry needs a vacationWhen Timber thanked Dr. GanderbaiWhen Harry tells Timber there is a snake on his belly
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which could be a theme from the story?
Not all snakes are poisonous
Being rude and hateful can be as poisonous as venom
Double check things before looking foolish
A true friend would never doubt you
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhere did Harry say the snake was?Under the bedOn his stomachBy his feetUnder his pillow
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of injection did the doctor give Harry?TetanusFluAnti-VenomPlacebo
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the doctor do with the tube?Made it into an I.V.Flushed out Harry's blood so it wasn't poisonousPoured Chloroform in it to put the snake to sleep.Threw it away.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHarry paid the doctor generouslyTrueFalse
- 15. Multiple Choice
Who is the protagonist in "Poison"?
Dr. Ganderbai
Timber
Harry
The krait
- 16. Multiple Choice
In what point of view is "Poison" written in?
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
Fourth Person
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