Button, Button
What moral dilemma does Norma face in the story?
She must choose whether to press the button, knowing someone will die.
Who gives the Whites the monkey’s paw?
Sergeant-Major Morris.
Who is the main character?
Billy Weaver.
What causes panic on Maple Street?
A sudden power outage.
Who creates the creature?
Victor Frankenstein.
Who gives Norma and Arthur the button device?
Mr. Steward.
What is the first wish?
200 pounds.
What seems unusual about the landlady?
She remembers all previous guests too well.
What do the neighbors suspect?
Aliens in human form.
Why does Victor create the creature?
To push scientific boundaries and conquer death.
What is Arthur’s main objection to the button?
He finds it immoral to kill a stranger for money.
How is the first wish granted?
Through Herbert’s death in a factory accident.
What hobby does the landlady have that disturbs Billy?
Taxidermy.
Who is first accused of being an alien?
Les Goodman.
Why does the creature become violent?
Because he is rejected and lonely.
What twist happens at the end?
Arthur dies, implying he was not truly known to Norma.
What is the second wish?
For Herbert to come back to life.
What clue suggests danger?
The tea tastes strange and the pets are stuffed.
What message does the story convey?
Fear and suspicion can destroy communities.
What does the creature request from Victor?
A companion.
What theme is central to the story?
Greed and moral responsibility.
What theme does the paw represent?
Fate and the danger of interfering with it.
What theme is explored?
Appearances can be deceiving.
What do the aliens say at the end?
Humans will destroy themselves with fear.
What theme is central to the novel?
Responsibility for one’s creations.