American Crime Story: The Heroine

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What did Lucille wait for before going towards the fire?

The gasoline tank to explode.

The fire to turn purple.

The fire to climb to the roof.

The fire to reach the nursery window. (correct)

Lucille was described as a beautiful young woman.

True

How many places did Lucille light the fire?

five

Match the following actions with their descriptions:

Lucille touched the fire against wet places = To start the fire Lucille went to stand by the door of the servants' house = To watch the fire Lucille let the flames grow tall = To increase the danger Lucille smiled and made herself wait = Anticipation before rushing in Signup and view all the answers

Lucille waited confidently by the door of the _____ house.

servants' Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with Lucille's actions:

Lit the fire = at five places Waited for the fire = to reach the nursery window Smiled = as the fire creeped up the house Moved forward = after the gasoline tank exploded Signup and view all the answers

What initially caused Lucille to become relaxed?

The flames becoming yellow with bits of red Signup and view all the answers

What was the final signal that prompted Lucille to move forward?

The explosion of the gasoline tank Signup and view all the answers

How did the flames behave as they spread up the house?

They crept up like the fingers of a hand Signup and view all the answers

How did Lucille feel as she watched the flames?

Calm and patient Signup and view all the answers

Lucille would let the flames grow tall, even to the ______ window, before she rushed in.

nursery Signup and view all the answers

She had lit the fire at five places, and now it was ______ up the house like the fingers of a hand.

creeping Signup and view all the answers

Suddenly the gasoline tank, having grown too ______, exploded with a sound like a huge gun.

warm Signup and view all the answers

Why is the story entitled ‘The Heroine’?

By the door of the servants' house Signup and view all the answers

What caused the garden to be lit up for an instant?

The gasoline tank explosion Signup and view all the answers

Describe Lucille's expression as the fire grew.

A smile came to her mouth and her face was bright in the light of the fire Signup and view all the answers

What was Lucille’s role in the family?

Like the fingers of a hand, warm and gentle Signup and view all the answers

What did Lucille do immediately after the gasoline tank exploded?

She went confidently forward Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the explosion of the gasoline tank have on the entire garden?

It lit up the whole garden for an instant. Signup and view all the answers

How was Lucille's state of mind described as she watched the flames grow?

Lucille began to relax. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lucille make herself wait even though the fire was already growing?

She wanted the danger to be at its highest. Signup and view all the answers

What indications are there in the story that Lucille is insane?

A smile came to her mouth and her face was bright in the light of the fire. Signup and view all the answers

Lucille planned to kill the entire family.

False Signup and view all the answers

Lucille tore the $20 bill the Christiansens had given her into bits and added them to the fire.

False Signup and view all the answers

The gasoline tank in the garage was half full when Lucille found it.

False Signup and view all the answers

Lucille hoped to prove her love for the Christiansens by rescuing them in a crisis.

True Signup and view all the answers

Lucille is guilty of arson.

True Signup and view all the answers

American Crime Story: The Heroine

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Questions and Answers

What did Lucille wait for before going towards the fire?

Lucille was described as a beautiful young woman.

How many places did Lucille light the fire?

Match the following actions with their descriptions:

Lucille waited confidently by the door of the _____ house.

Match the following descriptions with Lucille's actions:

What initially caused Lucille to become relaxed?

What was the final signal that prompted Lucille to move forward?

How did the flames behave as they spread up the house?

How did Lucille feel as she watched the flames?

Lucille would let the flames grow tall, even to the ______ window, before she rushed in.

She had lit the fire at five places, and now it was ______ up the house like the fingers of a hand.

Suddenly the gasoline tank, having grown too ______, exploded with a sound like a huge gun.

Why is the story entitled ‘The Heroine’?

What caused the garden to be lit up for an instant?

Describe Lucille's expression as the fire grew.

What was Lucille’s role in the family?

What did Lucille do immediately after the gasoline tank exploded?

What effect did the explosion of the gasoline tank have on the entire garden?

How was Lucille's state of mind described as she watched the flames grow?

Why did Lucille make herself wait even though the fire was already growing?

What indications are there in the story that Lucille is insane?

Lucille planned to kill the entire family.

Lucille tore the $20 bill the Christiansens had given her into bits and added them to the fire.

The gasoline tank in the garage was half full when Lucille found it.

Lucille hoped to prove her love for the Christiansens by rescuing them in a crisis.

Lucille is guilty of arson.

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