Characters
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Who is Gwendy
What was the name of the town this took place?
Castle Rock, Maine
What does the black button do?
Destroys everything
What does Gwendy learn from the button box?
The Power of Responsibility, The Dangers of Greed, and The Importance of Friendship.
What was the name of the man wearing the black hat?
Mr. Farris
Where did the first scene take place? (Where she met Mr. Farris)
The suicide stairs
What does the red button do?
Anything Gwendy wants.
What does the box symbolize?
It is a symbol of power.
What is Gwendy's last name?
Peterson
What year(s) did the book take place?
1974-1984
What do the levers do?
One dispenses chocolate and the other dispenses Morgan silver dollars.
What are the potential consequences of using the button box's powers irresponsibly?
Personal harm, harming others and disrupting the natural order.
What is the name of Gwendy's best friend?
Olive
What is the name of the local diner where Gwendy and her friends often hang out?
Castle Rock Diner
What colors are the buttons? (There are eight of them)
Black, Red, Dark Green, Yellow, Blue, Violet, Light Green, Orange
How does the box represent the the struggle between good and evil?
Temptation and corruption.
What was the nickname Frankie Stone called Gwendy?
Goodyear
Where does Gwendy's mother work?
Castle Rock Ford
What happened the first time Gwendy pushed the red button?
A lot of people died in Guyana.
What is the central theme of the book?
The exploration of power, responsibility, and the consequences of meddling with forces beyond human understanding.