Mr. Know All – Extended HOTS Questions

1. Taking the 100-dollar bill out of his pocketbook, Mr. Kelada’s hands were trembling. Why do you think that happened? Give information from the text to support your answer.

2. After seeing Mrs. Ramsay’s reaction to the discussion about the pearls, Mr. Kelada “stopped with his mouth open. He flushed deeply. You could almost see the effort he was making over himself.” Why does Mr. Kelada react this way?

3. Explain how the narrator’s attitude towards Mr. Kelada changes throughout the story.