Understanding the Mind's Tricks

What does the narrator use to try and ensure his safety at night?

• A security system

• A candle

• A loaded weapon

• A guard dog

What causes the narrator to sweat and bleed from his nose?

• An illness

• A nightmare

• Paranoia

• Physical exertion

Why does the narrator feel he cannot trust anyone?

• He has no real friends

• Because of his wealth

• His mind is playing tricks on him

• Due to past betrayals

What does the narrator contemplate to escape his troubles?

• Calling for help

• Suicide

• Confronting his enemies

• Moving away

What stops the narrator from committing suicide?

• Change of heart

• Lack of means

• His responsibilities towards his son

• Fear of death

How does the narrator describe his Halloween experience?

• Exciting and adventurous

• Terrifying and surreal

• Boring and uneventful

• Fun and joyful

What realization does the narrator come to about his fears?

• They are justified

• They are common and normal

• They are caused by his actions

• They are illusions of his mind

What does the narrator use to defend himself on Halloween?

• Pepper spray

• A baseball bat

• His fists

• A gun