Beatrice and Virgil Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that Henry decides to visit the sender of the envelope rather than just mail the card? (from Part 3)

He is very intrigued by the fact that both he and the sender of the envelope are both interested in writing about animals.

He is very intrigued by the idea of taxidermy.

He is very intrigued by both the envelope's contents and the coincidences associated with its sender.

He needs to take Erasmus for a long walk to give Sarah some space.

What is significant about the taxidermist's note in Part 7? (from Part 7)

Its reference to the death of Erasmus.

Its reference to murder.

Its reference to the taxidermist wanting to kill someone.

Its reference to a new scene in the play.

Why does Sarah refer to the taxidermist's shop as "a funeral parlor"? (from Part 5)

Because both humans in a funeral parlor and animals in the shop are exploited for their public entertainment value.

Because both humans in a funeral parlor and animals in the shop are where they are primarily to make money for the businesses involved.

Because people who visit a funeral parlor and people who visit the shop all have a creepy interest in death.

Because both humans in a funeral parlor and animals in the shop are dead, but made to look as though they're alive.

Why is it significant that Beatrice and Virgil are looking for ways to talk about what happened to them? (from Part 6)

What happened to them was so horrible that it feels there can be no words.

They feel it's important to conceal the truth about what happened, so they're looking for the most effective lies.

What happened to them has been discussed so many times before that they feel they have to find new words of their own.

What happened to them was so amazing and wonderful that it feels like there can be no words.

What is the significance of the games that Henry creates in Part 8? (from Part 8)

It is the first time he has tried to write about the Holocaust in the medium of fiction.

It is the first piece of fiction he has written since his successful first novel.

It is the first piece of fiction he has written since the failure of his book.

It is the first play he has written since the successful production of his first play.