2. What are the first words that the blind man says to the narrator when he arrives?
(a) I feel like we’ve already met
(b) I can’t wait to get to know you
(c) I believe we have a lot in common
(d) So you’re the husband

3. What does the narrator describe as “little statues carved to look like monsters”?
(a) Phantoms
(b) Trolls
(c) Gargoyles
(d) Vampires

4. What Irish actor does the blind man quote in saying “When I drink water, I drink water. When I drink whiskey, I drink whiskey”?
(a) Peter O’Toole
(b) Barry Fitzgerald
(c) Brendan Gleeson
(d) Stuart Townsend

5. What does the narrator say that he, his wife, and the blind man did after scarfing down their dinner in the story?
(a) We wondered if each of us could keep it all down
(b) After that we could not even look at the pie
(c) We all wondered if anyone would take another serving
(d) For a few moments, we sat as if stunned

Short Answer Questions

1. What word from the story refers to a bridge for carrying a road or railway across a valley, consisting of a set of arches supported by a row of piers or towers?

2. What does the narrator suggest to his wife he could do when the blind man comes to visit, causing her exasperation?

3. When the narrator’s wife first contacted the blind man after working for him, she called him from what facility?

4. Where does the blind man put his hand as the narrator begins to draw in the story?

5. What word from the story refers to a hooded garment worn by monks?

(see the answer key)

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