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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

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 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 where they are primarily to make money for the businesses involved.

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

2.

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 both the envelope's contents and the coincidences associated with its sender.

He is very intrigued by the idea of taxidermy.

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

3.

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

Working in a cafe.

Raising a child.

Raising two pets.

Writing a new novel.

4.

Which character in the play does Henry seem to think the taxidermist actually is? (from Part 8)

The boy.

Saint Julian.

Virgil.

Gustav.

5.

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

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.

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

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