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What did Mama ask about regarding the custom of graduation?
What did Mama ask about regarding the custom of graduation?
- The giving of gifts (correct)
- The graduation ceremony location
- The graduation party theme
- The graduation gown color
What did the narrator set her heart upon as a graduation present?
What did the narrator set her heart upon as a graduation present?
- A gold wristwatch
- A beautiful pink celluloid dresser set (correct)
- A pearl necklace
- A silver brooch
Why did Nels take the narrator aside and remind her of their financial situation?
Why did Nels take the narrator aside and remind her of their financial situation?
- To discuss the Aunts and the hospital expenses
- To plan for Papa's upcoming job
- To discourage her from wanting an expensive gift (correct)
- To explain the importance of saving money
How did the narrator react when Nels mentioned their financial constraints?
How did the narrator react when Nels mentioned their financial constraints?
What did Nels think the narrator was turning into?
What did Nels think the narrator was turning into?
What did Mama offer as a graduation present to the narrator?
What did Mama offer as a graduation present to the narrator?
What was special about Mama's silver brooch?
What was special about Mama's silver brooch?
Why did Mama think the silver brooch would be a good gift for the narrator?
Why did Mama think the silver brooch would be a good gift for the narrator?
What does Mama's offer of the silver brooch reveal about her character?
What does Mama's offer of the silver brooch reveal about her character?
Flashcards
What is a graduation custom?
What is a graduation custom?
The act of giving gifts during graduation.
What graduation gift did the narrator want?
What graduation gift did the narrator want?
A set of pink plastic items designed for a dresser, like a brush and comb.
Why did Nels talk to the narrator?
Why did Nels talk to the narrator?
Nels wanted to explain their financial limitations to discourage the narrator's expensive request.
How did the narrator respond to Nels' talk?
How did the narrator respond to Nels' talk?
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What did Nels think of the narrator?
What did Nels think of the narrator?
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What did Mama gift to the narrator?
What did Mama gift to the narrator?
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What was special about Mama's brooch?
What was special about Mama's brooch?
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Why did Mama think the brooch was a good gift?
Why did Mama think the brooch was a good gift?
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What does Mama's gift reveal about her?
What does Mama's gift reveal about her?
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Study Notes
Graduation and Gifts
- Mama asked about a custom related to graduation.
- The narrator set her heart upon a graduation present.
- Nels reminded the narrator about their financial situation, implying they couldn't afford a lavish gift.
- The narrator reacted with disappointment upon hearing about their financial constraints.
Mama's Gift
- Mama offered the narrator her silver brooch as a graduation present.
- The silver brooch was special because it was a family heirloom.
- Mama thought the silver brooch would be a suitable gift for the narrator because it symbolized love and a connection to their heritage.
- Mama's offer reveals her selfless and thoughtful character, as she is willing to part with a treasured family item to make the narrator happy.
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Test your knowledge of 'Mama and the Graduation Present' by Kathryn Forbes with this quiz. Explore the themes, characters, and events from this heartwarming story.
