Story
Questions
Questions
What was the animal that died in the house?
A dog
“The house shuddered”
Personification
Where was he born?
Illinois
What are the kids shown to be doing in the shadows on the side of the house?
Playing catch
“At night the ruined city gave off a radioactive glow which could be seen for miles“
Imagery
Where did he initially start submitting his writings to?
Magazines.
What type of animals cleaned the house?
Mice
“And not one will know of the war, not one”
Irony
Name one of the two jobs he had before he began writing.
News boy or theatre group.
What was the exact date of the houses demise?
August 4th 2026
“The dog frothed at the mouth, lying at the door, sniffing, its eyes turned to fire”
Characterization
What medical emergency did he experience that affected his ability to write?
He had a stroke.
What are three examples of what’s on the nursery walls?
Giraffes, lions, antelopes, panthers, butterfly’s, roaches, crickets.
“The house lights flashed, water pumps shot water from the ceilings”
Characterization
What prevented him from serving in the military in WWll?
His eyesight.