Book I Fsc/F.A Short Question of Chapter No.1 Button Button
1. Why did Norma consider the tone and attitude of Mr. Steward Offensive?
Norma considered the tone offensive as Steward was insistent on taking to her whereas Norma had already told him that she was busty and not interested in the offer.
2. Why did Arthur disagree with his wife?
Arthur disagreed with his wife as he considered it immoral to kill or even harm anyone just for the sake of money. He believed that it did not matter whether they knew or not the person who died.
3. Why did Norma persuade her husband to agree with her?
Norma persuaded her husband because she wanted to get money to fulfill her dreams in no time. She wanted to go on a trip to Europe, buy a cottage on the island and have nicer apartment, furniture, clothes and a car. She believed that the offer could fulfill her all dreams.
4. What were the reasons Norma gave to her Husband to accept the offer?
Norma told him that it might him some psychological research or an eccentric millionaire was doing it. She convinced him that the victim might be a stranger like an old Chinese peasant or some diseased native in the Congo and the offer could also fulfill her dreams.
5. Why did Mr. Steward continue persuading Norma?
Since Arthur had denied the offer bluntly; Steward smelt the greedy instinct of Norma and continued persuading her. He thought that she could easily fall a prey to the temptation.
6. What was the message Norma received on pushing the button?
She received a message from the Lenox Hill hospital about the subway accident in which her husband was pushed from a shoving crowd in front of the train. She felt unreal to receive the message.
7. What is the significance of Arthur’s life insurance policy?
Arthur’s policy was significant as he had a life insurance policy for $25,000 with an indemnity of $50,000 against the loss of life. Coincidentally it was the same amount as promised by Steward on pushing the button to kill someone.
8. Did Norma remain normal on hearing the news of the accident of her husband?
She did not remain normal on hearing the news of the accident. She felt numb with shock. She struggled to her feet. She was also panting for breath.
