Christmas Day in the Morning by Pearl S. Buck

In the beginning, while 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.

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.

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: The Rob's father is dead and this is just a memory.

• True

• False

True or false: Rob came from a wealthy family

• True

• False

"The thought struck him like a silver dagger."

This is an example of which type of figurative language?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Oxymoron

• Allusion

"His heart was bursting with love."

What type of figurative language is exemplified in the provided quote from the story?

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

• Allusion

• Hyperbole

At the end of the story, what does he decide to do for his wife?

• Show her how much he loves her by making her breakfast in bed

• Show her how much he loves her by doing her chores

• Show her how much he loves her by writing her a love letter that she could keep forever

• Show her how much he loves her by letting her sleep in.

"...crept downstairs, careful of the

creaky boards..." and "...smiled and milked steadily, two strong streams..."

are examples of which type of figurative language?

• Alliteration

• Idiom

• Simile

• Personification