Questions and Answers
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?
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How did the old lady react when the narrator promised?
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The streets were dry as ________
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A gritty yellow wind blew constantly scratching around the buildings like a hungry ________
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Nothing ________
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Everyone in the city had grown as mean and hard and ugly as their ________
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The narrator's heart was as shriveled as the dead ________ in the park
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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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Description
Discover the powerful story of "The Promise" written by Nikola Davies and illustrated by Laura Carolyn. Immerse yourself in a city that is mean, hard, and ugly, where nothing grows and no one smiles. Uncover the transformative journey of a young protagonist as they encounter hope and the promise of change.
