Narrator's Experiences in the Orphanage

Felix, a boy in a Polish orphanage during 1942, discovers a whole carrot in his soup, which he interprets as a sign from his parents that they are coming to take him home. He navigates the challenges of orphanage life, including interactions with nuns and his friend Dodie. Felix's hope and imagination are central as he dreams of reuniting with his parents and helping his friend Dodie.

What makes the carrot in the soup so special to the narrator?

• It is a symbol of friendship.

• It is a sign of good luck.

• It is a rare occurrence in the orphanage.

• It is a gift from the nuns.

Why does the narrator believe the carrot is a sign from his parents?

• Because it is his favorite vegetable.

• Because it is a rare vegetable in the orphanage.

• Because it signifies the end of their problems.

• Because it was sent by the nuns.

What does the narrator fear will happen if the other children see his carrot?

• They will become jealous and cause a riot.

• They will be happy for him.

• They will want to share it.

• They will tell the nuns.

How does Mother Minka react when she notices the narrator fiddling with his food?

• She laughs at him.

• She scolds him.

• She ignores him.

• She praises him.

What is the narrator's plan for when he leaves the orphanage?

• To travel the world.

• To stay in the orphanage.

• To return to his parents and his old life.

• To become a nun.

Why does the narrator feel sad about leaving the orphanage?

• He will miss the mountains.

• He will miss the food.

• He will miss his friends.

• He will miss the nuns.

What does the narrator do to help Dodie during the bath selection?

• He tells a story to Mother Minka.

• He gives Dodie his place in line.

• He offers Dodie his soup.

• He hides Dodie from the nuns.

What future profession does the narrator jokingly suggest for Dodie?

• A teacher.

• A chef.

• An engineer.

• A doctor.

What does the narrator imagine about future bathrooms?

• They will be smaller.

• They will be outdoors.

• They will have heated floors and robots.

• They will be made of wood.

What does the narrator look forward to when thinking about his parents?

• Playing games.

• Having warm baths and stories.

• Eating sweets.

• Going on trips.