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What was Gertrude's son's motive for leaving her on the floor for days?
What was Gertrude's son's motive for leaving her on the floor for days?
- He needed money to buy drugs and alcohol (correct)
- He wanted to teach her a lesson for her wrongdoings
- He was angry with her for being a mean person
- He was too busy with his criminal activities
What did Gertrude believe about her situation?
What did Gertrude believe about her situation?
- She believed she was a victim of her son's actions
- She believed she was being punished for her wrongdoings (correct)
- She believed she would recover from her stroke soon
- She believed she was lucky to be alive
What did the newcomer say to Gertrude that made her smile?
What did the newcomer say to Gertrude that made her smile?
- "You are a strong woman, Gertrude)"
- "Well done Gertrude, karma is wonderful." (correct)
- "Your son will pay for what he did to you."
- "You will recover soon, don't worry."
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Study Notes
- Gertrude had a stroke and was left lying on the floor for days by her son, who had taken all her money and spent it on drugs and alcohol.
- She was sent to a rest home where she was trapped in a body that couldn't move.
- Gertrude had not been a particularly nice person and believed her situation was punishment for her wrongdoings.
- She wished her pain on her son, who was also a criminal.
- A nurse brought someone to talk to Gertrude, who spoke for the first time since her stroke.
- The newcomer said "well done Gertrude, karma is wonderful."
- Gertrude smiled and went to sleep forever.
- Her son was also in a wheelchair and wondered if this was karma.
- The story explores themes of family, friends, and karma.
- The story is a flash/mini/very short fiction for adults.
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