Think you’ve got your head wrapped around There's been a Death, in the Opposite House? Put your knowledge to
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Q. How can the speaker tell there's been a death in the opposite house?
There's a smell.
He heard a gunshot.
He can feel it in his bones.
The house has a numb look.
Q. What does the doctor's departure mean?
He's been called away to help with a birth.
He's angry about not being paid.
The people of the house are Christian Scientists.
His work is done there.
Q. What does the mattress make the children wonder?
If it has memory foam.
If that's where the person died.
If they can have a sleepover party tonight.
If somebody has a bedwetting problem like they do.
Q. From the minister's entrance, the speaker can tell what?
His wishes.
His fears.
His attitude.
His shoe size.
Q. What's necessary to read the signs of a death?
Bifocals.
E.S.P.
Intuition.
A crystal ball.