Narrator's Reflections and Observations

The narrator reflects on charity, particularly the selflessness of nuns, and contrasts it with the superficiality of others. He embarks on a quest to find a rare record for his sister Phoebe, observing a family and a singing child along the way. The bustling crowds on Broadway and their eagerness to see movies depress him. He reminisces about childhood visits to the Museum of Natural History, cherishing the unchanging exhibits. Despite his nostalgia, he decides not to enter the museum, reflecting on how people change over time.

What time was it when the narrator finished breakfast?

• Around 2 PM

• Around 10 AM

• Around noon

• Around 9 AM

What did the narrator find hard to picture about his aunt?

• Her wearing black clothes

• Her collecting money in a straw basket

• Her teaching at a school

• Her going to a swanky lunch

Why did the narrator want to find a record store?

• To get a rare record for Phoebe

• To buy a gift for Sally

• To meet a friend

• To sell some old records

What song was the child singing that lifted the narrator's spirits?

• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

• If a body catch a body coming through the Rye

• Old MacDonald Had a Farm

• Mary Had a Little Lamb

What did the narrator dislike about the movie crowds?

• Their casual attire

• Their excitement to see movies

• Their impatience

• Their loud conversations

Why did the narrator hang up when he called Jane?

• He forgot what to say

• The line was busy

• He didn't want to talk to her mother

• Jane wasn't home

What was the narrator's opinion on actors?

• He disliked their phoniness

• He thought they were genuine

• He admired their talent

• He wanted to be an actor

What did the narrator remember about his school trips to the museum?

• The long bus rides

• The boring lectures

• The changing exhibits

• The unchanging nature of the exhibits

Why did the narrator decide not to enter the museum?

• He was running late

• He felt it didn't appeal to him anymore

• He forgot his wallet

• It was closed