Questions on "Poison"

For each of the following questions, write detailed and specific answers. Be sure to show that you have read and understood the story.

1. Is it possible that there really was a krait under the sheet, or do you think Harry imagined it? What is your opinion? What examples do you have from the story to support your opinion?
2. By the story’s end, what surprising conflict between two of the characters is out in the open?
3. Why do you think the story is titled “Poison”? Be sure to discuss some reasons besides the obvious one.