Question

What is Miss Strangeworth's first name?


Adela


Adeline


Anna

Question at position 2
2

Essay
10 points



Question at position 2
What is Miss Strangeworth's reputation in the town?

What is Miss Strangeworth's reputation in the town?









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Question at position 3
3

Multiple Choice
10 points



Question at position 3

What did Miss Strangeworth always buy from Mr. Lewis on Tuesdays?


A quarter pound of tea


coffe


milk


juice

Question at position 4
4

Essay
10 points



Question at position 4
What was Miss Strangeworth's prized possession?

What was Miss Strangeworth's prized possession?









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Question at position 5
5

Essay
10 points



Question at position 5
Miss Strangeworth believed that there was __________ in everyone.

Miss Strangeworth believed that there was __________ in everyone.









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Question at position 6
6

Multiple Choice
10 points



Question at position 6

What was strange about Miss Strangeworth's judging of other people in her town?


She was trying to keep the town aware of evil, when she was actually doing what could be considered an evil thing, by judging people so harshly and sending her letters.


Her views were always 100% true. She never exaggerated or gave her opinions.


She was really a kind and caring old woman and never judged people in the town.

Question at position 7
7

Essay
10 points



Question at position 7
The theme of the story is _____,

The theme of the story is _____,









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Question at position 8
8

Essay
10 points



Question at position 8
What can you infer about the short story, “The Possibility of Evil,” by the title only? Explain your inferences?
What can you infer about the short story, “The Possibility of Evil,” by the title only? Explain your inferences?








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Question at position 9
9

Multiple Choice
10 points



Question at position 9

Who finds Miss Strangeworths letter? Who do they give it to?


Harris boy; Mr. Crane


Mr.Crane; Harris boy


The mail man


The daughter

Question at position 10
10

Multiple Choice
10 points



Question at position 10

At the very start of the story, how is the protagonist

characterized?


As a well-respected member of the town.


As a frail and delicate elderly lady.


As an amusing character


As an interfering busy-body.

Answer 1

1) Adela

2) She is seen as a respected, proper, long‑time town matron — genteel, from an old family, trusted and admired by her neighbors.

3) A quarter pound of tea

4) Her roses (the family rosebushes/rose garden)

5) Miss Strangeworth believed that there was the possibility of evil in everyone.

6) She was trying to keep the town aware of evil, when she was actually doing what could be considered an evil thing, by judging people so harshly and sending her letters.

7) Theme: Appearances can be deceptive; even people who seem kind and respectable can harbor and spread malice — the danger of self‑righteousness and hypocrisy.

8) From the title "The Possibility of Evil" you can infer the story will examine how evil can exist or arise in ordinary people or situations, suggesting moral ambiguity, hidden wrongdoing, or the potential for harm beneath a civilized surface.

9) The Harris boy finds the letter and gives it to Mr. Crane.

10) As a well‑respected member of the town.