2. in "a day's wait," the fact that the father leaves the boy and goes hunting shows that the father
a. does not think his son's condition is serious
b. is a self­absorbed and neglectful parent.
c. cannot bear to remain in the boy's presence
d. is more attached to his dog than to his son.

3. which quote from “a day’s wait” best shows whom the boy is concerned about in the story?
a.“. . at school in france the boys told me you can’t live with forty­four degrees. i’ve got a hundred and
two.
b. after a while he said to me, “you don’t have to stay in here with me, papa, if it bothers you.”
c.“you go up to bed,” i said. “you’re sick.” “i’m all right,” he said.
d.“why don’t you try to go to sleep? i’ll wake you up for the medicine.”

4. what does it mean if a disease has become an epidemic?
a. it is widespread
b. it has been cured
c. it cannot be cured.
d. it is not serious