10 Questions
What did the narrator expect as a graduation present?
A beautiful dresser set in Mr. Schiller's window
How did the narrator feel when she received the pink celluloid dresser set?
Excited and joyful
Who did the narrator believe was jealous of her joy at receiving the dresser set?
Nels and Christine
What did Christine point to when she mentioned that the narrator got what she wanted?
The pink celluloid dresser set
Why did the narrator scold Dagmar when she touched the mirror?
Out of protectiveness
What did Mama trade for the dresser set?
Her silver brooch
Why was it difficult for Mama to ask Mr. Schiller to take the brooch as payment?
She was shy and didn't like talking to strangers
What did Katrin do to get the brooch back from Mr. Schiller?
She mortgaged her vacation and promised to work for him every day
Why did Mr. Schiller agree to give back the brooch?
Katrin offered him a better deal for the dresser set
How did Katrin feel about the dresser set after getting the brooch back?
She felt it was a childish and silly thing
Test your knowledge of the literature passage involving a daughter's desire for a graduation present and her mother's reaction. Explore the themes and characters portrayed in the text.
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