The Wasp Factory: A Novel | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

The Sacrifice Poles

1. Where does Eric escape from in "The Sacrifice Poles"?

The hospital.

2. Why does Angus walk with a stick?

To help him balance.

3. How does Frank feel about his father's walking stick?

It makes him feel safe.

4. Where does Frank keep his wasp factory?

On the third floor.

5. What does Angus record in his measurement book?

The sizes of things in the house.

6. How does Frank feel about the measurement book?

He hates quizzes.

7. What does Frank say when Angus accuses him of killing animals in "Sacrifice Poles"?

That he is not Eric.

8. What does Angus say after asking his son about killing animals in "Sacrifice Poles"?

That Frank should be hospitalized.

9. How does Frank describe his existence in "Sacrifice Poles"?

Unofficial.

10. What is wrong with Frank's birth certificate?

He doesn't have one.

11. What does...
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