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- 1. Multiple Choice
In paragraph 31, Martin "managed not to cry" in front of his father. From this action, the reader can conclude that Martin is --
furious that his father didn't believe there was a creepy lady on the elevator
envious that his father is so brave
timid about confronting the creepy lady on the elevator
heartbroken that his father is continually disappointed in him
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best expresses the suspenseful tone of the selection?Maybe it was simply the dimensions of the contraption that bothered him, so small that it felt uncomfortably crowded even when there was only one other person in it.When the elevator stopped on his floor, she barely moved out of the way.Luckily, on the unlit flight on which he fell was between sixteen and seventeen.She moved in quickly; he was too slow, too unsteady on his crutches to work his way past her in time.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceRead the sentences from paragraph 6.
"She wore a threadbare green coat that ballooned around her; her ankles bulged above dirty sneakers."
These sentences show that the lady on the elevator has --taken pride in her appearancespent little money to care for herselfdecided to scare Martin with her appearancehurried onto the elevator because she is late - 4. Multiple Choice
The author included questions such as "What was she doing?" "Had she been waiting for him?" "Was she riding with him on purpose?" throughout the story to --
explain why Martin is fearful of the lady on the elevator
demonstate Martin's uneasiness about the elevator
show the reader the lady on the elevator is acting strangely
emphasize and build up the growing suspense developed by Martin's inner fears
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich line from the story conveys the narrator's sense of fear?"She nodded, her flesh quivering, and stepped on.""He felt her eyes on him as he stared at the numbers slowly blinking on and off - slower than usual, it seemed to him.""He knew she had gotten on at fourteen this morning.""'Did you ever notice a strange fat lady on the elevator?' He asked his father that evening."
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best expresses the main conflict in the selection?Martin is an impressionable young man who is very uncomfortable with riding in a cramped elevator with othersMartin is a shy boy who has difficulty interacting with others, especially his fatherMartin is a timid boy who is easily frightened by common things in lifeMartin is a skittish young man who refuses to confront his fears
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe reader can conclude when Martin arrives winded and gasping at the seventeenth floor, he is --so afraid of the elevator that he is willing to work hard to avoid riding on itout of shape and needs to exercise moreashamed of how his father will treat him if he rides the elevatoralmost as afraid of the stairs as he is of the elevator
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best expresses the theme of the selection?It is best to avoid problems rather than to try to face them.It is important for children to accept their parent's advice.You never know where you can meet great people.Fear is a powerful force that can trap you.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Many students have suggested that Martin suffered from extreme anxiety (constantly worrying, nervousness). Which lines would serve as the best textual evidence to prove this inference?
Coming home from school the day after they moved in, Martin tried the stairs. But they were almost as bad, windowless, shadowy, with several dark landings where the light bulbs had burned out.
But he was condemned to the elevator now. Was that why the fat lady had smiled? Had she known it would happen this way?
Until the morning, the elevator stopped at the fourteenth floor, and the fat lady got on. She wore a threadbare green coat that ballooned around her; her ankles bulged above dirty sneakers.
He felt her eyes on him as he stared at the numbers slowly blinking on and off—slower than usual it seemed to him. Maybe the elevator was having trouble because of how heavy she was. It was supposed to carry three adults, but it was old. What if it got stuck between floors? What if it fell?
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which parts of the plot are missing from this story?
Exposition and Rising Action
Climax
Rising Action
Falling Action and Resolution
- 11. Multiple Choice
How might Martin describe his father in a private journal/diary?
Rich, friendly, kind
Weird, unique, intelligent
Unsupportive, mean, cruel
Loving, gentle, loyal
- 12. Multiple Choice
She did nothing. She only watched him, breathing audibly, until the elevator reached the first floor at last. Martin would have rushed past to her get out, but there was no room. He could only wait as she turned— reluctantly it seemed to him—and moved slowly out into the lobby. And they he ran. He didn’t care what she thought. He ran past her, outside into the fresh air, and then he ran almost all the way to school. He had never felt such relief in his life.
According to the excerpt above, from which point of view or perspective is this story told?
First person
Second person
Third Person
None of the Above
- 13. Multiple Choice
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Martin’s father
The fat lady
Terry Ullman
Martin
- 14. Multiple Choice
Who is the antagonist of the story?
William Sleator
The fat lady
Terry Ullman
Martin
- 15. Multiple Choice
Using context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word is an important skill to have and practice. What is the meaning of the word in bold print in the excerpt below based on context clues?
“You’re afraid,” his father said, with total assurance. “When are you going to grow up and act like a man? Are you going to be timid all your life?”
Ridiculously loud
Painfully shy
Extremely unfriendly
Always blaming others
- 16. Multiple Choice
9. Which of the following is NOT an example of a conflict in “The Elevator” by William Sleator?
Martin versus his fears
Martin’s father versus William Sleator
Martin versus the fat lady
Martin versus his father
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