The Carpenter's Gift

How did the Great Depression impact Henry's family?

• the family had to move

• the parents were both out of work

• dad had to work so much they barely saw him

• everyone was sad all the time

Why was Henry excited about going to New York City?

• he had never been

• he got to ride in a car

• to see all the skyscrapers

• all of the above

What does the phrase "down on his luck" mean?

• they begged the soldiers for food

• they held their bellies

• going through a tough time

• lost a bet

When Henry and his dad met Frank, how does the illustrator give you clues about Frank as a person?

• he yells at them

• he parks their car for them

• he smiles warmly at Henry and his Dad

• he is wearing bright clothing

Even though they are very poor, how does Henry's dad act generous?

• he gives some of the money to the men

• he gives the construction workers the leftover trees

• he helps the men finish their work

• none of the above

How do you know Henry loved the gift of the hammer?

• he cried

• he hugged Frank

• he kept the hammer for a very long time

• he painted the hammer bright red

Why did Henry ultimately decide to donate his tree to the Rockefeller Center?

• he knew the it would be used to help a family build a house with the lumber from the tree

• he wanted to see the tree all lit up with lights

• he wanted to use the tree for fire wood for his stove

• he knew the tree would be used to make a tree house

Henry made a Christmas wish to live in a nice, warm home one day. True or False.

• True

• False

How would you describe Frank?

• a mean man

• a man who was kind, generous, always smiling, and willing to help others

• a very selfish man who only thought about himself

• a man who did not help others

Based on the illustrator's drawings what can you infer about how Henry felt about his family when he was young?

• Henry loved his family and said that is was nobody's fault that that were poor

• Henry had fond memories of his childhood like riding in the car to the city and helping cut down trees

• He felt happy about his family because he was smiling

• All of the above