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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the visitor say is responsible for Herbert's injury?
(a) The company.
(b) The government.
(c) A passerby.
(d) Herbert.

2. What brings Mrs. White comfort about Herbert's injury?
(a) He is not in pain.
(b) He was doing a good thing.
(c) He is coming home.
(d) He is at the hospital.

3. What is ironic about Mr. White's response to the news of Herbert's injury?
(a) He smiles before he faints.
(b) He did what he told his wife not to.
(c) He dreamed about this.
(d) He felt the paw move just before he heard.

4. Which of these is one of the things the author says the White's house is steeped in after Herbert's death?
(a) Silence.
(b) Spells.
(c) Staleness.
(d) Skill.

5. Why does the visitor bring something to the Whites?
(a) To fulfill the law.
(b) To avoid a law suit.
(c) To pay his respects.
(d) To validate Herbert's service.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does White say happens when he makes the first wish?

2. What color is Morris's face?

3. Who gets the paw for Mrs. White to make a wish on?

4. What does Mr. White do when he cannot sleep?

5. What wears on the Whites after their son's death?

(see the answer key)

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