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What feeling did the narrator experience after completing the book?

  • Indifference towards the future
  • A terrible feeling of emptiness (correct)
  • A sense of accomplishment
  • Excitement and joy

    • What item was on Glenn's Christmas wish list?

  • A video game console
  • Bee Gees album, Saturday Night Fever (correct)
  • A new skateboard
  • A bicycle

    • How did Louise manage the children's allowances prior to Christmas?

  • She cut their allowances and started packing their lunches. (correct)
  • She increased their allowances significantly.
  • She stopped giving them any money altogether.
  • She gave them more freedom to spend their money.

    • What realization did the children come to regarding their Christmas gifts?

    <p>They were aware of their family's financial situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the narrator take when he learned about the children's requests?

    <p>He felt stupid, inconsiderate, and helpless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason Mark's partner held off on telling him about their financial situation?

    <p>She didn't want to distract him while he was writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much money was left in their savings and checking accounts?

    <p>$4,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Louise's primary concern regarding their financial situation?

    <p>The cost of clothes for their sons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limit did Mark propose for their Christmas spending on each other?

    <p>$50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gift did Todd want to buy for his mother from Santa Claus?

    <p>A teddy bear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary emotion Mark experienced when he watched his sons on Christmas Eve?

    <p>Joy and gratitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which location did Mark and Louise visit for holiday shopping?

    <p>Jordan Marsh department store</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the lighthouse to Mark and Louise during the holiday season?

    <p>It served as a hiding spot for gifts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Mark feel about the financial struggles they faced as a family?

    <p>He viewed it as a challenge to overcome together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What difficult decision did Mark and Louise have to make during their shopping trips?

    <p>Balancing their limited purchases equally between their two sons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Author's Financial Situation

    • The author and his wife are struggling financially.
    • The author's wife has been managing their finances for years, paying bills and saving money.
    • They have less than $4,000 in savings.
    • They can only afford to buy essential items like groceries and pay bills for three months.

    Christmas Preparations

    • The author's sons have prepared "want lists" for Christmas, but the family can only afford one gift each.
    • The author's wife has cut the children's allowance and started packing their lunches to save money.
    • The author decides to shop for the children and spend no more than $100 per child, and $50 each on themselves.
    • The author and wife shop for Christmas presents in Keene, Peterborough, and Boston, trying to find bargains.
    • The author purchases a large teddy bear for his wife, going over his budget because his son was "heartbroken" for his mother.

    The Author's Reflection on Christmas Eve

    • The author notices his children sleeping together on Christmas Eve, recalling the tradition they started when one of them was three years old.
    • The author prays, reflecting on the birth of Jesus and the hardships his parents faced.

    The Significance of the Lighthouse

    • The author's wife christens their lighthouse "The Tower of Success" to honor the author’s writing journey.
    • The author finds an old copy of Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations with an inscription from Joshua Croydon, the lighthouse’s previous owner.
    • The author's wife discovers a quote circled by Croydon, "Since I can never see your face, And never shake you by the hand, I send my soul through time and space To greet you.You will understand.” This suggests an inspirational message from the lighthouse's previous owner, who appears to be wishing the author well in his writing endeavors.

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    Explore the author's financial challenges during the Christmas season as he navigates gift-giving with limited funds. Learn about the sacrifices made by the family to create a joyful holiday despite their struggles. This quiz emphasizes budgeting, values, and the importance of family during tough times.

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