Tricks | POEM

The transcript describes a morning routine where the narrator's brother pretends to use an imaginary 'magic bar' to get out of bed. Despite the brother's insistence on its existence, the narrator remains skeptical and checks for the bar, ultimately confirming their disbelief.

What does the brother do every morning with the 'magic bar'?

• He uses it to pull himself up in bed.

• He uses it to do pull-ups.

• He swings from it like a monkey.

• He hangs clothes on it.

How does the brother respond when told there is no magic bar?

• He agrees and laughs.

• He insists that it exists.

• He gets angry and leaves.

• He ignores the comment.

What does the brother say about the narrator's belief in the magic bar?

• He tries to convince the narrator.

• He doesn't care if the narrator believes or not.

• He wants the narrator to believe.

• He is upset that the narrator doesn't believe.

What does the narrator do after his brother leaves the room?

• He tries to find the magic bar.

• He goes back to sleep.

• He calls his brother back.

• He starts reading a book.

What is the narrator's conclusion about the magic bar?

• He thinks it is a trick.

• He decides to ask someone else.

• He is unsure about its existence.

• He believes it is real.