Beatrice and Virgil Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

What is the main reason that Henry prefers writing about animals rather than people? (from Part 2)

Readers enjoy reading about animals: it makes them feel like they're reading fairy tales.

Readers can achieve an understanding about the animalistic side of human behavior.

Readers have fewer preconceived notions about animals than they have about people.

Readers enjoy seeing animals behave like people.

2.

What is so upsetting to Erasmus that he has to get out of the shop in Part 4? (from Part 4)

The smell of the taxidermist.

The sound of the tiger's roar.

A passing cat.

The sound of the monkey's howl.

3.

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

Its reference to the death of Erasmus.

Its reference to a new scene in the play.

Its reference to murder.

Its reference to the taxidermist wanting to kill someone.

4.

What is unusual about the writing that Henry does in Part 4? (from Part 4)

It is in the taxidermist's voice.

It is in Virgil's voice.

It is in Beatrice's voice.

It is in Sarah's voice.

5.

What kind of a writer is Henry? (from Part 1)

An essayist.

A poet.

A playwright.

A novelist.

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