Harry Potter Chapter 1

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What was the attitude conveyed by Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia's gift to Harry?

Unfriendly or insincere

What does Ron's mother's tradition of making jumpers for her family members convey about her character?

Loving and thoughtful

How does the description of the fudge in the passage contribute to the tone of the scene?

It creates a sense of warmth and comfort

What is the significance of Harry's reaction to the fifty-pence piece compared to his reaction to the other gifts?

<p>It shows that Harry values thoughtful gestures over material goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the use of the word 'gasped' to describe Ron's reaction to the final gift suggest about the nature of the gift?

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What was attached to the note from Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia?

<p>a fifty-pence piece</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Ron think sent the lumpy parcel?

<p>his mum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was inside the parcel from Hermione?

<p>a large box of Chocolate Frogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Harry discover when he unwrapped the last parcel?

<p>something fluid and silvery grey that went slithering to the floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color was Ron's hand-knitted jumper?

<p>maroon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Attitude of Vernon and Petunia's gift?

Unfriendly or insincere.

Ron's mother's jumpers show?

She is loving and thoughtful.

Description of fudge does what?

It creates a sense of warmth and comfort.

Harry's reaction to the fifty pence shows?

Harry values thoughtful gestures over material goods.

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'Gasped' suggests the gift is what?

It is something surprising and unusual.

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What was attached to the note?

A fifty-pence piece.

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Who sent lumpy parcel?

His mum.

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Hermione's parcel contained?

A large box of Chocolate Frogs.

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Last parcel contained...?

Something fluid and silvery grey that went slithering to the floor.

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Ron's jumper color?

Maroon.

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Study Notes

Christmas Presents

  • Harry receives a note from Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia with a 50-pence piece attached.
  • Ron is fascinated by the unusual shape of the 50-pence piece.

Weasley Jumper

  • Ron's mother sends Harry a hand-knitted emerald green sweater and a box of home-made fudge.
  • Ron's mother makes a jumper for each of her children every year, with Ron's always being maroon.

Hermione's Present

  • Hermione sends Harry a large box of Chocolate Frogs.

Mysterious Parcel

  • Harry's final present is very light and contains something fluid and silvery grey that slithers to the floor in gleaming folds.
  • Ron is shocked by the contents of the parcel.

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