Who's the author?
Author of "Being Neighborly"
Louisa May Alcott
A young boy teaches an older lady a lesson about friendship.
"A Most Important Person"
Who actually makes the arrest of Bob?
A plainclothesman
(an off-duty police officer out of uniform)
For what special occasion are the brothers purchasing a gift?
Mother's Day
What medicine does Jo's mother send Laurie?
Author of "The Doll's House"
Katherine Mansfield
A young girl demonstrates the love her family fails to give.
"The Doll's House"
Which character shows the most wisdom in "Half a Gift?"
Father
Why are the Burnell sisters so eager to tell about their doll house?
To gain popularity
Why does Miss Lucy demand that Chester be served from her father's deft-blue cup?
to mark Chester's visit as a very special occasion
Author of "A Most Important Person"
Margaret Weymouth Jackson
A boy learns about honesty.
"Thank you, M'am"
For whom does Miss Lucy place candy canes at the bottom of her tree?
Chester's baby sister
Why is Mother disappointed by Nick's gift?
the gift symbolizes the house job she hates most
The opening description of Mrs. Jones-- her name, her purse, her size-- implies what?
She is competent
Author of "Thank you, M'am"
Langston Hughes
A young girl's visit makes a boy forget his loneliness.
Kezia
Why does Jimmy Wells not arrest the man from the West himself?
a sense of loyalty to their previous friendship
How do the boys earn money to buy their presents?
Delivering furniture
Author of "After Twenty Years"
O. Henry
A woman becomes distressed over a letter she receives.
"The Doll's House"
Who is Mr. Brooke in relation to Laurie?
Laurie's tutor
DAILY DOUBLE
Why does Miss Lucy interfere in the boys' fight?
What does Miss Lucy use to stop the fight?
fear for the small boy's life
An umbrella
What does Mrs. Jones and Roger have in common?
They have both done things they should not have done