ABeka Lit 7 - Chap. 1, p. 02-06, "Mama and the Graduation Present"
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- How is Katrin different at the end of the story?
- She isn't selfish anymore.
- Why did Christine tell Katrin how Mamma payed for the dresser set?
- She wanted to make Katrin feel bad.
- What does mortgage mean?
- a lender a claim to one's property in case a debt is not paid when due. Here Katrin promises Mr. Schiller her vacation time to exchange the dresser set for the brooch.
- What does Geraldine Farra mean?
- an American operatic soprano.
- Papa
- - Injured and unable to work
- Who is the author?
- Kathryn Forbes
- What is the theme?
- Mama's sacrifce for Katrin's happiness teaches Katrin a valuable lesson in selfless love.
- Significant events in the story.
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1. Papa had been injured and couldn't work.
2. Mama took in boarders to help with money. - Who were the main characters?
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1. Mama- loving, selfless.
2. Katrin- selfish, reckless.
3. Papa- patient, understanding.
4. Mr. Schiller- kind, generous.
5. Nels- Katrin's brother.
6. Dagmar- Katrin's sister. - Katrin
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- Oldest daughter
- Graduating 8th Grade
- Wanted graduation present - Mama
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- Loving
- Giving (got Katrin the present she wanted)
- Helper (took in boarders when Papa couldn't work) - Who was the author of this story?
- Kathryn Forbes
- When /or where does the story take place?
- 1.Katrin's house; Mr. Shiller's Drugstore.
- What is the theme of the story?
- To be happy with what you have and to have selfless love.
- What significant events took place in the story?
- Papa was in the hospital and couldn't work; money was very tight; katrin just "had" to have the pink dresser set; Mamma traded in the brooch for the dresser set. Katrin worked out a deal to get the brooch back.
- What is the main charachter's name?
- Katrin
- What did Mamma want to give Katrin?
- A silver brooch that had belonged to her grandmother.
- What grade was Katrin in?
- 8th
- Why did Papa call Katrin his" grown up girl" at the end of the story?
- Because she acted grown up.
- What did Nels think about Katrins desire for the graduation present?
- He thought it was selfish.