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The document contains exercise questions and answers related to the story 'Button, Button.' It discusses themes of morality, greed, and the consequences of one's choices, particularly focusing on Norma's persuasion of her husband Arthur regarding a morally questionable offer. The story ultimately conveys a moral lesson about the dangers of greed and the repercussions of harmful intentions.

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Unit-1 Notes Button Button

The document contains exercise questions and answers related to the story 'Button, Button.' It discusses themes of morality, greed, and the consequences of one's choices, particularly focusing on Norma's persuasion of her husband Arthur regarding a morally questionable offer. The story ultimately conveys a moral lesson about the dangers of greed and the repercussions of harmful intentions.

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Unit-1 Button, Button

Exercise Questions

Q.1. Why did Norma consider the tone and attitude of Mr. Steward offensive?
Ans: Norma considered the tone and attitude of Mr. Steward Offensive because she had
already told Mr. Steward that she was rather busy but he insisted on talking to her.
Q.2. Why did Arthur disagree with his wife?
Ans: He disagreed with his wife because he considered it immoral to kill someone for the
sake of money. He considered it a murder.
Q.3. Why did Norma try to persuade her husband to agree with her?
Ans: She wanted to have money to improve their life style. She wanted to get a nicer
apartment, furniture and clothes. So, she tried to persuade her husband to agree with her.
Q.4. what were the reasons Norma gave to her husband to accept the offer?
Ans: She told him that it would make no difference to kill someone unknown. She argued
that the offer was a part of psychological research. She said that money will bring about a
prosperous life for them.
Q.5. Why did Mr. Steward continue persuading Norma?
Ans: He continued persuading Norma because he wanted her to push the button. He believed
that she was curious about his offer. He also felt she could be tempted easily.
Q.6. What was the message Norma received on pushing the button?
Ans: Norma received a message from Lenox Hill Hospital that her husband was pushed in
front of the train by a shoving crowd.
Q.7. What is the significance of Arthur’s life-insurance policy?
Ans: Arthur’s life insurance policy has great significance for Norma. She would get $ 50,000
in case of Arthur’s accidental death and the same amount of money was promised by Mr.
Steward as a reward.
Q.8. Did Norma remain normal on hearing the news of accident of her husband?
Ans: No, she didn’t remain normal. She could hardly walk and breathe. She felt as if her body
had become lifeless.
Additional question
Q.9. What moral lesson does the story ‘button, button’ teach?
Ans: This story teaches us a lesson that greed can only lead us to a terrible end. One who
thinks evil for others has to face the music.

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