The Destructors Quiz!
3. Blackie decides to help destroy the house because he
A. wants his gang to be famous.
B. dislikes how the house looks. <----MY ANSWER
C. wants Trevor to fail as a leader.
D. dislikes Old Misery.
To answer the question, we can refer to the short story "The Destructors" by Graham Greene. In this story, Blackie decides to help destroy the house for a specific reason. To determine Blackie's motivation, we need to analyze his actions and thoughts throughout the text.
In the story, it is revealed that Blackie is the former leader of the Wormsley Common Gang, but Trevor (also known as T.) has recently taken over the leadership position. As the new leader, Trevor proposes the idea of destroying Old Misery's house, which sparks the interest of the gang members.
While Blackie initially has some reservations about the plan, he eventually agrees to help with the destruction. It is important to note that Blackie's decision is not solely based on his personal dislike of how the house looks, but rather influenced by his desire to prove Trevor's leadership abilities. Blackie feels threatened by Trevor's rise to power and wants to see if Trevor can truly lead the gang effectively.
Therefore, option B, "dislikes how the house looks," is not the most accurate answer. Instead, option C, "wants Trevor to fail as a leader," is a more suitable choice as it aligns with Blackie's motivations and actions in the story.