The Early Purges

How old was the author when they saw kittens drown?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Who threw the kittens into the bucket?

• The author

• Dan Taggart

• The author's father

• The author's mother

What was the sound of the bucket when the kittens were thrown in?

• Loud and metallic

• Soft and delicate

• Frail and metallic

• None of the above

What did the kittens do when they were in the bucket?

• They meowed loudly

• They scratched the sides of the bucket

• They scraped their soft paws

• They were silent

Where were the kittens placed after being thrown in the bucket?

• In a cage

• On the ground

• On the snout of the pump

• In a bag

. What did Dan say when he threw the kittens in the water?

• "This is cruel"

• "They deserve it"

• "Isn't it better for them now?"

• ) "I hate doing this"

Where were the dead kittens placed after being pumped with water?

• In a box

• In a cage

• On the dunghill

• In a bag

What happened to the remains of the kittens?

• They were buried

• They were left to rot

• They were eaten by other animals

• They were burned

What did the author feel after seeing the kittens drown?

• Happy

• Sad

• Excited

• Angry

Why does the author shrug when shrill pups are prodded to drown?

• Because they are just animals

• Because it is a necessary evil

• Because the author enjoys it

• Because the author is cruel