The Hibernation Instinct
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Why is driving dangerous even though there are no other vehicles on the road?

  • The roads are icy
  • There are animals on the road
  • Bobby's father is driving too fast
  • Bobby's father is too tired to drive (correct)

Who in the car has fallen asleep?

  • Bobby
  • Bobby's mother (correct)
  • Phil and Cathy
  • Bobby's father

What is the Hibernation Instinct?

  • A natural inclination to hibernate in winter
  • A scientific experiment
  • A fictional concept
  • A medical condition (correct)

What is the significance of Bobby's uniqueness in this situation, and how does he feel about it?

<p>Bobby's siblings have responded to the Hibernation Instinct, but he has not. Bobby is aware of his uniqueness and is somewhat conflicted about it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of Bobby's mother's statement about him being his 'own little man'?

<p>The tone of Bobby's mother's statement about him being his 'own little man' is warm and affectionate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of other people in the city in this situation, and how does this affect the mood of the text?

<p>Other people in the city are sleeping, and the mood of the text is one of quiet and stillness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the situation on the roads in the story?

<p>The roads are completely empty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bobby's parents think he would be affected like his siblings?

<p>Because Bobby's siblings had already responded to the Hibernation Instinct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Hibernation Instinct mentioned in the text?

<p>A medical procedure to induce a state of hibernation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people in the state have not responded to the Hibernation Instinct?

<p>A dozen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for driving being dangerous in this situation?

<p>Bobby's father can hardly keep his eyes open (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for Bobby's mother's affectionate comment about him being his 'own little man'?

<p>Bobby has always been independent and unique (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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