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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 4 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to see Williamson after the nurse?

2. Besides the flowers, what is on Williamson's bedside table?

3. Who is the first person Williamson sees when he wakes up in Section 2?

4. How old does Williamson believe the nurse is?

5. What is the first incident that makes Williamson question where he is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the room where Williamson wakes up in Section 2.

2. Who is the first person that Williamson encounters when he wakes up, and how might that character be described?

3. What symbol makes an appearance in Section 2 and what could it symbolize in the text?

4. Who comes to see Williamson after the nurse, and what do they say to Williamson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who are the antagonist and protagonist in the story?

Essay Topic 2

What is the literary device of flashback and how does Dahl use it in his story?

Essay Topic 3

What is the deeper meaning of the title of the story?

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