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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.
1. Papa had been injured and couldn't work.
2. Mama took in boarders to help with money.
Who were the main characters?
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
- Oldest daughter
- Graduating 8th Grade
- Wanted graduation present
Mama
- 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.

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