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    The document contains questions and answers about the short story "Button Button" that discuss the characters Norma and Arthur. Norma wants to push a mysterious button for money but thinks it would kill someone, while Arthur disagrees. When Norma's husband Arthur later dies in an accident, his life insurance pays out, fulfilling Norma's desires for money.

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    It is severe criticism on the part of modern greedy women.

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    The document contains questions and answers about the short story "Button Button" that discuss the characters Norma and Arthur. Norma wants to push a mysterious button for money but thinks it would kill someone, while Arthur disagrees. When Norma's husband Arthur later dies in an accident, his life insurance pays out, fulfilling Norma's desires for money.

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    GHULAM FARID ZAIGHAM 0092-0321-6572063: I Love English Literature

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    The document contains questions and answers about the short story "Button Button" that discuss the characters Norma and Arthur. Norma wants to push a mysterious button for money but thinks it would kill someone, while Arthur disagrees. When Norma's husband Arthur later dies in an accident, his life insurance pays out, fulfilling Norma's desires for money.

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    GHULAM FARID ZAIGHAM0092-0321-6572063

    Lesson: 1 Button Button Q: 1 Why did Norma consider the tone and attitude of Mr. Steward offensive? Ans: She considered Mr. Steward a salesman who wanted to sell his goods by marketing tricks. Q: 2 Why did Arthur disagree with his wife? Ans: Norma wanted to push the button even to kill someone whereas Arthur considered it immoral.

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    Q: 3 Why did Norma try to persuade her husband to agree with her? Ans: She wanted to get money to fulfill her greedy wishes whereas Arthur did not agree with her. Q: 4 What were the reasons Norma gave to her husband to accept the offer? Ans: She said that it might be a kind of research work. They would get $50000. The amount would help them to make a trip to Europe, build a little cottage on island and buy nicer furniture, clothes and car.
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    Q: 5 Why did Mr. Steward continue persuading Norma? Ans: Mr. Steward found Norma a greedy woman. He kept on persuading her to sell his product to hunt his commission from the company. Q: 6 What was the message Norma received on pushing the button? Ans: She received a call from Lenox Hill Hospital that her husband has died in a train accident.

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    Q: 7 What is the significance of Arthurs lifeinsurance policy? Ans: Arthurs life-insurance policy for $25000 with double indemnity will make Normas desires fulfilled. Q: 8 Did Norma remain normal on hearing the news of the accident of her husband? Ans: No, she did not remain normal rather she became upset. She felt difficulty in breathing. She feels like unconscious.

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