86. In the infants' ward, Vergil ____.

1. was treated as an orphan
2. was born prematurely
3. had himself renamed
4. drove the staff busy

87. The ward staff must have been marveled at Vergil's ____.

1. vitality
2. shabbiness
3. premature birth
4. physical well-being

88. How did Vergil begin to respond to people?

1. By making loud baby-bellows of demand.
2. By fixing each passerby with a coy look.
3. By sniffing and tasting them.
4. By yelling at them.

89. From the observation made by the physician in the clinic, we can say that Vergil ____.

1. was appreciative of the ward staff
2. was growing in a favorable environment
3. was growing faster in mind than in body
4. was proud of his physical and mental growth

90. Through the mention of Vergil's improper act, the writer is trying to imply ____.

1. the existence of dangers in the infants' ward
2. the importance of guidance on babies' growth
3. the acceptance of inborn mischief
4. the existence of a future for him

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