Question

1) Choose True or False.
The exposition of the story reveals that Mr. Easton is actually the prisoner, and the other man is the marshal.


False

True

2) What is the meaning of the following figurative expression:
"Money has a way of taking wings unto itself."


Money is for those who like to be daring.

Money is fleeting, especially when spent unwisely.

Money is unpredictable.

Money can take off and bring back wonderful things.

3) Choose the correct answer.

The major conflict is considered an ______ conflict.

internal

external

4) Choose the correct answer.

The ______ of the story is where we find out the Mr. Easton is actually the prisoner, and the other man is the marshal.

setting

end

beginning

climax

5) Choose three misleading details that contribute to the surprise at the end of the story.

Mr. Easton makes light of the fact he is in handcuffs and smiles and jokes with Miss Fairchild.

The glum-faced man claims that Mr. Easton is the marshal.

Mr. Easton himself pretends to be the marshal and convinces Miss Fairchild into thinking he is.

Mr. Easton is handcuffed on his right hand rather than his left.

Mr. Easton is embarrassed at first when Miss Fairchild recognizes him.

Mr. Easton says that his "butterfly days are over," indicating that he does not have the freedom to travel anymore.

6) Choose three details that foreshadow the actual identity of Mr. Easton.

Mr. Easton makes light of the fact he is in handcuffs and smiles and jokes with Miss Fairchild.

Mr. Easton is embarrassed at first when Miss Fairchild recognizes him.

Mr. Easton is handcuffed on his right hand rather than his left.

Mr. Easton himself pretends to be the marshal and convinces Miss Fairchild into thinking he is.

The glum-faced man claims that Mr. Easton is the marshal.

Mr. Easton says that his "butterfly days are over," indicating that he does not have the freedom to travel anymore.

7) Choose True or False.
How the plot is structured has nothing to do with the theme.


False

True

8) Choose the correct answer.

Why did the marshal pretend to be the prisoner?

He is concerned about Miss Fairchild's safety.

He is not paying attention to the situation.

He is concerned about Miss Fairchild's emotions.

He is worried the prisoner will become violent.

Answer 1

1) False

2) Money is fleeting, especially when spent unwisely.

3) internal

4) end

5) Three misleading details:
- Mr. Easton makes light of the fact he is in handcuffs and smiles and jokes with Miss Fairchild.
- The glum-faced man claims that Mr. Easton is the marshal.
- Mr. Easton himself pretends to be the marshal and convinces Miss Fairchild into thinking he is.

6) Three details that foreshadow Mr. Easton’s actual identity:
- Mr. Easton is embarrassed at first when Miss Fairchild recognizes him.
- Mr. Easton is handcuffed on his right hand rather than his left.
- Mr. Easton says that his "butterfly days are over," indicating he does not have the freedom to travel anymore.

7) False

8) He is concerned about Miss Fairchild's emotions.