CommonLit Winged Blackmail

What does the word "succinct" most likely mean as used in paragraph 25?

Brief

How does the resolution of the story (i.e. comedic, tragic, etc.) affect the story's overall meaning?

Do this yourself. Ideas: (Happy ending, story is about Fear and Greed..)

How does the theme of fear play into the story? Explain using evidence from the text.

Do this yourself. Ideas: (Threats, and scare tactics to make Peter surrender the money.)

What is Peter Winn Junior's plan?

He plans to fly a plane to follow the pigeon to its owner.

What happens after Peter receives the message?

He sends a dismissive reply, and then part of his country house is destroyed.

What does Winn's initial reaction to the pigeon and letter reveal about his character?

Peter Winn is more impressed with the pigeon than he is intimidated by the threatening letter, revealing his limited intelligence.

What happens as a result of the second message?

Peter does not send a reply and his sister's house is burned down.

What message does Peter Winn receive from his secretary?

a threat that he must send thousands of dollars

What best describes Peter Winn Junior's flight to follow the pigeon?

dangerous, unpredictable and difficult

At the end of the story, Peter Winn Junior is able to...

follow the pigeon to its owners house and bring the blackmailer back to his father and the police officers.