Beatrice and Virgil Quiz

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What two coincidences are part of Henry's decision to follow up on his receipt of the envelope in Part 2? (from Part 2)

That he and the person who sent the envelope are both interested in writing about animals; that he and the person who sent the envelope are both married to women named Sarah.

That he and the person who sent the envelope live in the same city; that he and the person who sent the envelope are both interested in writing about animals.

That he and the person who sent the envelope have the same first name; that he and the person who sent the envelope live in the same city.

That he and the person who sent the envelope are both married to women named Sarah; that he and the person who sent the envelope have the same first name.

What is the most likely reason that Virgil makes so much noise pretending to be a train conductor? (from Part 6)

So that Beatrice will be distracted from her fears and worries.

So that the contrast between noise and silence will be stronger.

So that the contrast between noise and words will be stronger.

So that he can release some energy.

What is significant about Henry's realization of the true meaning of Nowolipki Street? (from Part 7)

It makes him realize how wrong his perspectives on writing are.

It makes him realize how similar he and the taxidermist are in what they are trying to do with their writing.

It makes him realize how different he and the taxidermist are in what they are trying to do with their writing.

It makes him realize how potentially violent the taxidermist is.

In Part 1, what does Henry believe will be the most effective outlet for his redirected creative energies? (from Part 1)

Writing a new novel.

Working in a cafe.

Raising two pets.

Raising a child.

What is unique about the reference to "The Shirt"? (from Part 5)

It is the name of another character in the play.

It is the name of a very significant prop in the play.

It is the new title of the play in which Beatrice and Virgil are the central characters.

It is the name of the country where Beatrice and Virgil live.