The Fly Comp Check

Why doesn’t Mr. Woodifield want to leave the boss’s office?

• He doesn’t get to come to office very often anymore.

• He has something important to tell the boss.

• He is good friends with the boss.

• He is concerned about his job and wants to talk with the boss.

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Why doesn’t Mr. Woodifield drink at home?

• His wife doesn’t like alcohol in the house.

• He has a drinking problem.

• He is too ill to drink.

• His wife and daughter won’t allow him to drink.

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How did the boss initially react when he heard about his son’s grave?

• He became depressed by the reminder of his lost son.

• He was offended that Mr. Woodifield would bring up his son so casually.

• He hardly reacted to hearing about his son’s grave.

• He was upset and asked Mr. Woodifield to leave his office.

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How did the boss feel after learning about his son’s death?

• He was sad but unsurprised, as his son was a soldier.

• He was heartbroken, helpless, and never expected to recover.

• He was terribly sad but knew that time would heal him.

• He was in denial and refused to accept his son’s death.

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What did the boss do to the fly?

• He rescues the fly from the ink and lets it escape.

• Each time the fly almost escapes, the boss puts another drop of ink on it.

• He kills the fly immediately because he doesn’t like flies.

• He sends the fly home with Mr. Woodifield because he is lonely.

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Why did the boss somewhat admire the fly?

• It never stopped fighting for its life.

• It was able to dodge the ink.

• It was blissfully unaware of its surroundings.

• It was impossible to kill.

Why did the boss feel so horrible after killing the fly?

• He felt bad for taking a life.

• He felt guilty for torturing it.

• He was using the fly to distract himself from memories of his son.

• He had made a terrible mess in his office.

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What is a major theme in "The Fly"?

• Sometimes, people grieve and process death in peculiar ways.

• Life is short, and it is important to remain hopeful when times are tough.

• People are often driven by the need to feel powerful and in control.

• Small acts of kindness can go a long way in mending a broken heart.

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