"Jim" and "A Thousand Dollars" Reading Check

What specific actions did Jim perform for his sick mother in the poem "Jim"?

• He brought her cocoa, broth, bread, and medicine.

• He played baseball outside to cheer her up.

• He cleaned the entire house by himself.

• He told her jokes and stories to keep her entertained.

In the poem "Jim," what does the phrase "The sun should drop its greatest gold / On him" suggest about Jim?

• He loves to spend time outdoors in the sunshine.

• He deserves great reward and recognition for his kindness.

• He is always warm and never feels cold.

• He is already very rich and doesn't need more money.

According to Lawyer Tolman in "A Thousand Dollars," what was Gillian required to do after spending the initial $1,000?

• Invest it wisely to make more money.

• Provide a report on how he spent the money.

• Give it to Miss Hayden as a gift.

• Buy a diamond necklace for Miss Lotta Lauriere.

Who was Miss Hayden in relation to Gillian's late uncle?

• His sister who lived in another city.

• A famous actress he admired.

• A quiet woman he was responsible for, who lived in his house.

• His lawyer's assistant who handled his will.

How did Gillian's initial reaction to receiving $1,000 compare to his attitude towards the potential $50,000 reward?

• He was excited about both amounts and saw them as equally valuable.

• He dismissed $1,000 as too small to do anything significant but showed eagerness for $50,000.

• He found both amounts equally problematic and didn't want either.

• He preferred the $1,000 because it had no conditions attached to it.

When Gillian asked various people (Miss Lauriere, the cab driver, the blind man) what they would do with $1,000, what was he primarily trying to figure out?

• How to quickly double his money through investments.

• The best way to impress Miss Lotta Lauriere.

• Different ways to spend the money that might align with his uncle's wishes or his own desires.

• How to avoid writing the required report on his spending.

Why did Gillian give Miss Hayden the $1,000 by claiming it was an "extra note" in his uncle's will, rather than simply giving it to her directly?

• He wanted to make it seem like his uncle, not him, was the generous benefactor, protecting her dignity.

• He genuinely believed that the lawyers had found an additional note in the will.

• He wanted to test her reaction to receiving a large sum of money.

• He was following a secret instruction from his uncle not to reveal his own generosity.

How does Gillian's final action of tearing up his report and claiming he "lost the money on the races" reveal his true character and priorities?

• It shows he is irresponsible and cares only for gambling and personal pleasure.

• It demonstrates his willingness to sacrifice personal financial gain for Miss Hayden's well-being and happiness.

• It proves he was afraid of what the lawyers would say about his spending choices.

• It indicates that he never truly loved Miss Hayden and was only pretending.

Based on the ending of "A Thousand Dollars," how would Gillian's life likely have changed if he had claimed the $50,000 reward instead of sacrificing it for Miss Hayden?

• He would have bought Miss Lauriere a diamond necklace and lived a luxurious but ultimately lonely life.

• He would have used the money to start a successful business and become a respected member of society, finding great fulfillment.

• He would have gained significant financial wealth but likely lost the chance for a relationship with Miss Hayden, potentially leading to a less fulfilling life.

• He would have immediately given the $50,000 to Miss Hayden anyway, regardless of the reward.

The story "A Thousand Dollars" challenges common perceptions of wealth and generosity. Which statement best reflects the story's ultimate message about true value?

• Financial wealth is the key to happiness and success in life.

• True generosity involves personal sacrifice for the benefit of others, often without expectation of monetary reward.

• It is always better to keep money for oneself than to give it away to others.

• People who are wealthy are inherently happier and more virtuous than those who are not.