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100

What type of disease did M. Valdemar have? 

Tuberculosis 

100

Why would you think Valdemar would agree to the experiment? 

Because he is desperate to live and would do whatever it takes. 

200

Which character was in med school?

Theodore L. 

200
Why would someone think "Death cannot be cheated" be a good theme for the story? 
Because although they do everything in their power to save the man, nature takes its course. 
300

What time was it when Valdemar falls under Mr. P's control? 

10:55 p.m. 

300

What kind of qualities of transcendentalism does the story have? 

Letting nature take its course 
400

What does Mr. P make Valdemar do under hypnosis? 

Makes his eyes close and limbs stiffen 

400

Although it has both qualities, would the story be considered more terrifying or horrifying?

Terrifying
500

When he is woken from his trance, what does Valdemar yell and what happens to his body? 

He yells "Dead! Dead!", and his body begins to decay and liquify 

500

What could M. Valdemar symbolize? 

Death, sickness 

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