The Elevator by William Sleator

1. Why was Martin afraid of the elevator?

2. Describe the fat lady who used the elevator. Why did Martin feel uncomfortable around her?

3. Why did Martin start using the stairs instead of the elevator?

4. What advice did Martins father give him about his fear?

5. What happened when Martin finally decided to use the elevator again?

7. Why is the ending of the story surprising or frightening?

8. What kind of relationship did Martin have with his father?

9. How does the writer create suspense in the story?

10. What is the main theme or message of the story?

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