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In an adaptation of a story by this author, a character mimes pulling a ferret out of his shirt after it has won a fight with a rat. In an adaptation of this author, a character’s mouth twitches at the thought of being treated by an Indian doctor even though his movements may lead to a bite from a poisonous snake. A man earns thirty thousand dollars by cheating at blackjack (15[1])after teaching himself to (*) see without the use of eyes in a short film inspired by this author. (10[1])Ralph Fiennes (“rafe fines”) portrays this author in Poison and The Swan. This author created the characters Clive Badger and Ash Fox who attempt to dig a tunnel to nearby farms (10[1])in a 2009 animated film. For 10 points, name this author who inspired Wes Anderson’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Fantastic Mr. Fox. ■END■ (10[1])

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