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why does the author use the word hobbled to describe dr. heidegger as he went to get the book of magic? a) to create an image of dr. heidegger's movements b) to illustrate the eeriness of the book of magic c) to encourage the reader to snicker at the doctor d) to show that the dr. heidegger's study was very crowded 6) ‘i am desirous of your assistance in one of those little experiments with which i amuse myself here in my study.’ which dictionary definition of amuse best fits its usage in this quotation? a) to charm b) to entertain eliminate c) to make laugh d) to understand

Read the excerpt from the time traveler's guide to elizabethan england.simon forman, who does attend plague sufferers, is a rare exception: this is because he has himself survived the disease and believes he cannot catch it again. however, his remedy amounts to little more than avoiding eating onions and keeping warm. he has a recipe for getting rid of the plague sores that will afflict you afterward if you survive the disease; but that is a very big "if.” it seems the best advice is provided by nicholas bownd in his book medicines for the plague: "in these dangerous times god must be our only defense.”which lines best summarize the excerpt?