BVS.CH.10 - Quiz Retake cloned 3/31/2023

"I've got great news!" the museum director shouted as he ran into the employees' lunchroom. "Someone wants to (1) five million dollars on the museum."

"Who?" one staff member asked excitedly.

"I don't know. He wishes his gift to remain (2)

.

There's just one obstacle," he added.

The employees' optimistic smiles faded, and they began to look (3) .

"It seems our mystery (4)

has a strange (5) he's terribly afraid of cats."

Everyone turned to look at Willard, who had been the museum pet since he'd wandered in as a tiny kitten more than seven years ago. As usual, the large orange cat was stretched out in a (6)

spot near the lunchroom entrance. He continued licking himself, not aware that he was the (7) of everyone's attention.

"I'm afraid Willard will have to go," the director said sadly. "This contributor isn't just a little afraid of cats; his fear is really (8)

. Apparently, he panicked when he saw Willard the last time he came. We can't risk frightening him again. It just wouldn't be (9) . Remember, he might give us more money in the future."

"I think it's pretty (10)

of this contributor, whoever he is , to ask us to give up poor old Willard for him, even if he does want to give us the money, " one employee said angrily. "How can any amount of money compensate for the loss of a beloved pet?"

"I know you'll miss Willard," the director said, "but it would be a shame to forfeit the money. And I'll be glad to have him come live at my house. You can all visit him whenever you like." So Willard found a new home, where he still lives happily. The museum used the five million dollars to build a new addition, which is known as the Willard Wing.