The Seventh Most Important Thing Flashcard

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What is the significance of Christmas for Arthur in the story?

Back

It is the first Christmas he is celebrating without his dad.

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Why does Arthur feel reluctant to work with Mr. Hampton after learning about his illness?

Back

He doesn't want to go through another death.

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What symbolic action do Arthur and Mr. Hampton take with the orange soda bottles?

Back

They hung the bottles on a tree to represent pouring out the things they had bottled up inside.

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What event inspired Mr. Hampton to create the Throne of the Third Heaven?

Back

He was stationed in Guam during World War II and saw such horrible things that he wanted to create something good in the world.

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What motivated Arthur to throw a brick at Mr. James Hampton?

Back

He threw the brick because Mr. Hampton was wearing his dad's hat.

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What does the Throne of the Third Heaven represent in the story?

Back

It represents hope and the transformation of negative experiences into something beautiful.

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How does Arthur's relationship with Mr. Hampton evolve throughout the story?

Back

Arthur learns to appreciate Mr. Hampton's art and life experiences, leading to a deeper understanding of loss and creativity.

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What role does loss play in Arthur's character development?

Back

Loss shapes Arthur's emotions and actions, influencing his interactions with others and his understanding of life.

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How does the theme of art as a form of expression manifest in the story?

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Art serves as a means for characters to express their feelings and cope with their experiences.

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What lesson does Arthur learn about empathy through his interactions with Mr. Hampton?

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Arthur learns to empathize with others' struggles and the importance of understanding different perspectives.