The coffee cup sat precariously on the edge of the table, so the slight brush of the dog’s tail sent it crashing to the floor. a. briefly b. insecurely c. permanently d. solidly

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.