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1. What was a hog killing day like in Tims Creek?

In Tims Creek, a hog killing day is like a celebration in which many members of the community come together to slaughter the animals that will provide food for them for months afterwards.

2. What kind of animal does Horace decide to turn himself into and why?

Horace decides to turn himself into a bird because he wanted more than anything to fly and feel free.

3. What kinds of books does Horace like, judging from how he has decorated his bedroom at home?

Horace likes comic books and books about superheroes, judging from how he has decorated his bedroom at home with many posters of comic book characters and superheroes.

4. What particular part of Horace's spell to transform himself into an animal does he struggle with morally?

The particular part of Horace's spell to transform himself into an animal that he struggles with morally is the part that instructs him to kill a "babe." He decides to kill a kitten instead of a human baby.

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