Vocabulary
Which phrase from the selection best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word “acquitted”?
“Found not guilty” or “the jury decided she did not commit murder.”
How does the section “Not a Guilty Verdict” support the central idea?
It shows the surprising outcome of the trial and how it shaped public reaction.
Why does journalist Colin McEvoy believe that Candy’s new profession is “a bit ironic”?
Because after a violent incident, she became a mental health counselor, someone who helps others manage emotions.
Which sentence develops the idea that Candy was a woman who felt betrayed by her lover?
The sentence describing her anger and emotional reaction when the affair ended
Reread the last sentence of the article. What is the impact of that sentence on Candy’s story?
It leaves readers with a final twist or unsettling reminder, reinforcing the suspense of the real-life case.
Based on the article, what does the phrase “media frenzy” suggest about how the public reacted to the case?
It suggests there was intense public attention and reporters rushed to cover the case.
How do the descriptions of Candy’s life after the trial contribute to the article’s central idea?
It highlights how she tried to live normally despite being part of a notorious case.
Why might the author have included quotes from modern journalists revisiting the case?
To show that interest in the case continues decades later.
Which sentence provides evidence that relationships between characters played a major role in the 事件?
Any sentence describing the affair or personal tensions between Candy and Betty.
How does the author’s choice to open with background information build suspense?
It builds suspense by setting up relationships and tension before the crime occurs.
What can the reader infer about the meaning of “self-defense” based on how it is used in the text?
The text shows it means using force to protect oneself from harm.
How does the author build the central idea by using both factual details and suspenseful language?
By combining facts about the case with suspenseful language that keeps readers engaged.
Which statement best explains how the author uses tone to shape the reader’s view of Candy?
The author uses a neutral but suspenseful tone, encouraging readers to question how someone like Candy ended up in such a situation.
Which sentence best shows Candy’s emotional state before or during the incident?
A sentence describing her fear, panic, anger, or stress during the confrontation.
How does the author’s use of short, dramatic statements add tension to the narrative?
They create urgency, tension, and a sense of danger.
Which sentence from the article best helps the reader determine the meaning of the word “testimony”?
A sentence describing witnesses telling the court what they saw or heard.
Which detail best reveals the author’s main point about the unusual outcome of the trial?
The fact that Candy was acquitted despite the violent nature of the incident.
Which detail from the article suggests the author finds the outcome of the case surprising?
Describing how rare it is for such a severe killing to result in an acquittal.
Which detail best supports the inference that Candy tried to maintain a normal life after the trial?
A detail about moving away, changing her name, or starting a new career.
Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the article and how it develops throughout the text?
The article explains how a shocking murder case, its unexpected verdict, and the public’s reaction kept the story alive for decade
Which detail provides the strongest context clue for understanding the word “verdict”?
A detail explaining the jury’s final decision in the trial.
Which paragraph best introduces the central idea that public opinion differed from the jury’s decision?
The one describing the community’s shock and disbelief.
What irony is created by the contrast between Candy’s past and her new life?
She once committed a highly violent act but now works in a calming, healing profession.
Which detail best supports the idea that the case created tension and distrust within the community?
A line about neighbors questioning the story and feeling unsettled.
Which detail is most essential to include in an objective summary of the article?
Candy Montgomery was acquitted after claiming self-defense in the killing of her friend.