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The store had been covered in a rich wall-to-wall carpet the color of ______ wine.
The store had been covered in a rich wall-to-wall carpet the color of ______ wine.
burgundy
The polite thing to do in these circumstances would be to close the ______ again.
The polite thing to do in these circumstances would be to close the ______ again.
door
A tall figure came through a doorway masked with a dark ______ curtain.
A tall figure came through a doorway masked with a dark ______ curtain.
velvet
He felt a momentary and quite monstrous cramp of ______.
He felt a momentary and quite monstrous cramp of ______.
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The tall man described the afternoon opening as a kind of ______.
The tall man described the afternoon opening as a kind of ______.
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Study Notes
Interior of a New Store
- Interior lighting: Track lighting (Dick Perry Siding and Door Company) highlighted glass display cases.
- Display cases layout: Arranged around a large room, mostly empty.
- Floor covering: Burgundy wine-colored wall-to-wall carpet.
- Wall color: Eggshell white.
- Display items: Half a dozen items; unclear what they are (not spool beds or moldy telephones).
- Store's sign: OPEN; door unlocked.
- Proprietor's presence: Tall man, very kind face, dark blue eyes.
- Store's name: Needful Things
- Proprietor's introduction: Called the visitor the "first customer", described the open door as a "preview".
- Proprietor's invitation: Asked visitor "Enter freely".
- Proprietor's handshake: Firm grip; smooth, unpleasant quality.
- Proprietor's similarity to Miss Sally Ratcliffe: Dark blue eyes.
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Description
Explore the intriguing interior details of the store 'Needful Things'. From the unique display cases to the warm color palette and the kind yet mysterious proprietor, this quiz delves into the atmosphere and aesthetic choices made in this new shop. Test your observation skills and recall the subtle elements that define this setting.
