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The Devil Ate His Words

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What does the phrase 'The devil ate my words' imply in the context of the text?

The father forgot what he was going to say due to stress.

The father was lying to avoid arguments with the mother.

The father made a pact with the devil to sell his tongue. (correct)

The father was afraid of speaking in front of his wife.

How did the mother react to the father's excuses of 'The devil ate my words'?

She ignored his words and walked away.

She got angry and accused him of lying.

She believed him and was appeased by his explanation.

She saw through his excuses but pretended to be appeased. (correct)

In what way did the father try to make amends with the mother?

Giving her kisses and cajoling her (correct)

Promising to buy a bigger house

Offering her a new car

Negotiating with the devil on her behalf

What did the mother attribute to the discomfort and misery she felt in the summer?

Father's negotiation with the devil Signup and view all the answers

How did the father's relationship with his employer influence his family life?

His employer was alien to want and didn't fulfill promises. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the father stare silently for two days after coming home?

Because he had lost his taste for food and was not hungry. Signup and view all the answers

What did the father tell his mother after the two days of silent staring?

About how the devil had taken away his ability to speak. Signup and view all the answers

What feelings did the narrator have about the disappearance of his father's tongue?

Sadness and a wish to restore his father's speech. Signup and view all the answers

What did the devil supposedly do with the father's tongue according to the text?

Cooked it in a Spanish way with various spices and condiments. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator imply when he wishes they could 'prick' back his father's tongue?

That they could restore his father's speech if given the chance. Signup and view all the answers