3.Can the story actually take place in the British Museum? The story looked very unlikely to take place in the British Museum because the writer was in fact describing one of his dreams. 4.When and where would you say such a thing could happen? The absurdity,if not to this ridiculous degree, may happen in big institutions if they are poorly managed. Unit 3,Book 4 Unit 3, Book 4 3. Can the story actually take place in the British Museum? The story looked very unlikely to take place in the British Museum because the writer was in fact describing one of his dreams. 4. When and where would you say such a thing could happen? The absurdity, if not to this ridiculous degree, may happen in big institutions if they are poorly managed