Button, Button
What does the mysterious stranger promise will happen if the button is pressed?
A stranger will die, and the family will receive $50,000.
What is the murder weapon in the story?
A frozen leg of lamb
How does Judson plan to deal with possible intruders in his home?
Put rat poison in his liquor
What is the profession of the main character in "Lather and Nothing Else"?
Barber
What is the main reason the narrator gives for wanting to kill the old man?
The old man's vulture-like eye
Which character is most tempted by the offer in the story?
Norma
How does Mary Maloney create an alibi for herself?
She goes to the grocery store.
Why does Judson feel justified in his actions?
He thinks it's necessary to protect his property.
Who is the unexpected customer that enters the barber shop in the story?
Captain Torres
What does the narrator claim about his senses?
His hearing is very strong
The ending is an example of what literary term?
situational irony
What is Patrick Maloney's occupation?
Police officer
How does Judson's wife, Maria, feel about his plan?
She is horrified and disapproves.
What internal conflict does the barber face during the story?
Whether or not to kill Captain Torres
How does the narrator dispose of the old man's body?
Hides it under the floorboards
How does Arthur feel about the proposition from Mr. Steward?
a. Excited, b. Indifferent, c. Appalled, d. Curious
c. Appalled
How does Mary Maloney dispose of the murder weapon?
She cooks and serves it to the detectives.
Who is Alec?
Caretaker of the house in the winter
How does the barber ultimately resolve his internal conflict?
He decides not to kill Captain Torres
What ultimately causes the narrator to confess to the crime?
The sound of the old man's heartbeat
How does the story "Button, Button" end?
Arthur dies in an accident and Norma receives the money.
The author built suspense through Point of View and what?
dramatic irony
How does the story end?
Judson drinks the poisoned liquor.
What does Captain Torres reveal at the end of the story?
He knew the barber was a rebel
What literary technique is predominantly used in "The Tell-Tale Heart" to build suspense?
Point of View and Setting