Christmas Day in the Morning by Pearl S. Buck

What literary device is used in the story when Robert recalls a Christmas 50 years ago?

• foreshadowing

• personification

• flashback

• alliteration

Overhearing his father and mother talking, Robert learned what about his father?

• His father was ashamed of him.

• His father loved him.

• His father was disappointed in him.

• His father thought it was lazy.

Which quote shows the use of acts of service as the love language? ( Actions, rather than words, are used to show and receive love--helping someone in some way.)

• He got up out of the bed, put on his slippers and bathrobe, and went softly upstairs to the attic to find the box of Christmas tree decorations. He took them downstairs into the living room. Then he brought in the tree. It was a little one—they had not had a big tree since the children went away—but he set it in the holder and then on the long table under the window. Then carefully he began to trim it.

• However, he was not satisfied. He wanted to tell her—to tell her how much he loved her. It had been a long time since he had really told her, although he loved her in a very special way, much more than when they were young.

• Rob got up and pulled on his clothes again and they went down to the Christmas tree, and soon the sun was creeping up to where the star had been. Oh, what a Christmas, and how his heart had nearly burst again with shyness and pride as his father told his mother and made the younger children listen about how he, Rob, had gotten up all by himself.

Which quote best uses words of affirmation as a love language? (Expressing affection through spoken affection, praise or appreciation. )

• Rob got up and pulled on his clothes again and they went down to the Christmas tree, and soon the sun was creeping up to where the star had been. Oh, what a Christmas, and how his heart had nearly burst again with shyness and pride as his father told his mother and made the younger children listen about how he, Rob, had gotten up all by himself.

• He put out the light and went tiptoeing up the stairs. The star in the sky was gone, and the first rays of the sun were gleaming in the sky. Such a happy, happy Christmas.

• He found his father and clutched him in a great hug. He felt his father’s arms go around him. It was dark and they could not see each other’s faces.

How did Rob's father show his gratitude for Rob's gift?

• He applauded him.

• He hung it on the tree immediately.

• He wrote him a thank you letter.

• He gathered his family around and told everyone what Rob did.

"Love could awaken love" was spoken by Robert to describe what?

• Knowing his father loved him awoke love in Robert that he was now able to share with his wife.

• After he met his wife, he awoke one morning and was in love.

• Love begets love and love is forever

• You can't be happy unless you're in love.

What gift did Robert give to his father?

• A tie and he milked the cows and did the morning chores alone to surprise his dad.

• He fed the horses and pigs for his dad before they opened presents.

• He bought him a tie at the ten cent shop, but wished he could get him something else after learning his dad loves him.

• He wrote him a letter telling him how much he loves him.

What brought about the change of feelings in Robert from the beginning of the story to the end?

• His wife said she'd decorate the tree so he could take time for himself and sleep.

• His children show up early on Christmas instead of waiting until later in the day like they usually do, which made him feel special.

• His wife bought him a special gift that proved how much she loves him.

• He recalls a Christmas 50 years ago when he learned his dad loved him, and he performed an act of service as a gift that drew father and son closer to each other.

True or false? Robert said, "The true joy of life is the ability to love."

• True

• False

What gifts did Robert give to his wife at the end of the story?

• He let her sleep and trimmed the tree.

• He wrote her a letter telling her how much he loved her and why.

• He gave her a dainty star of diamonds with a handwritten card.

• All of these are true.