The Promise

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What was the city like where the narrator lived?

The city was mean, hard, and ugly with dry streets and broken buildings.

How did the narrator survive in the city?

The narrator survived by stealing from those who had almost as little as they did.

What did the old lady have that the narrator wanted?

The old lady had a fat and full bag that the narrator wanted.

What did the old lady ask the narrator to promise?

<p>The old lady asked the narrator to promise to plant something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the old lady react when the narrator promised?

<p>The old lady loosened her grip and smiled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The streets were dry as ________

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

A gritty yellow wind blew constantly scratching around the buildings like a hungry ________

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

Nothing ________

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

Everyone in the city had grown as mean and hard and ugly as their ________

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

The narrator's heart was as shriveled as the dead ________ in the park

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

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Study Notes

City Description

  • The city's streets were dry and barren
  • A gritty yellow wind constantly blew, scratching around buildings like a hungry animal
  • The city's environment was devoid of life, with nothing growing

City's Effect on Inhabitants

  • The harsh city environment had a negative impact on its inhabitants, making them mean, hard, and ugly
  • The narrator's heart was as shriveled as the dead flowers in the park, suggesting a loss of hope and beauty

The Narrator's Situation

  • The narrator struggled to survive in the city
  • The narrator desired something possessed by an old lady

The Old Lady's Request

  • The old lady asked the narrator to make a promise
  • When the narrator agreed to the promise, the old lady reacted in a notable way (although the exact reaction is not specified)

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