10 Questions
What was the narrator's intention when they started walking to the store?
To buy a specific item with their penny
Why did the narrator sit down in the road?
They were hesitant to part with their penny
What was the narrator doing with the penny while they were sitting in the road?
Playing a game with it by burying it in the sand
Who found the narrator when they were hiding?
Their mother
Why did the narrator's mother cry when she found them?
She was relieved to have found them
What was the narrator's initial reaction when he realized he had lost his penny?
He felt a pit-of-the-stomach sickness that lasted throughout the day.
Why did the narrator want to go to sleep after telling his parents about the lost penny?
He wanted to avoid talking about the lost penny with his parents.
What did the narrator's father do the next morning that surprised the narrator?
He mentioned the lost penny again and listened to the narrator's explanation.
What was the narrator's initial intention when he buried the penny?
To bury treasure and dig it up again.
What did the narrator imagine buying with the 'gold' he found?
A mowing machine for his father.
Study Notes
The Story of Danny and the Lost Penny
- The narrator, Danny, has a penny to buy "Long Tom" popcorn at a store with a colorful ring inside.
- However, he hesitates to spend it, fearing it will be lost forever in the Assyrian merchant's money pouch.
- Danny sits down in the road, delaying his decision, and becomes mesmerized by his surroundings, including the sights, smells, and sounds of nature.
- He starts playing with the penny, burying it in the sand and searching for it, reliving the thrill of discovery.
The Aftermath
- Danny continues to play until it's almost dark, and his mother finds him, crying with relief.
- When asked where he's been, Danny says he lost his penny, but doesn't reveal the whole story.
- He's afraid to share his foolish dream with his father, who represents sound judgment and stability.
The Next Morning
- The following morning, Danny's father brings up the incident, showing he's been listening and understanding.
- Danny confesses that he was making believe he was finding treasure and buying gifts for his father, including a mowing machine.
- He's desperate to make his story more believable, revealing his innocent and imaginative nature.
This quiz is about a childhood memory of a summer afternoon, where the narrator recalls visiting a store to buy a 'Long Tom' popcorn cylinder and experiencing the magic of their surroundings. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of this nostalgic passage.
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