A Christmas Memory Part 2

What does the passage "Is it because my friend is shy..." p. 121 suggest about the meaning of friendship for Buddy and his friend?

• Friendship for Buddy and his friend involves escape of some sort.

• The friends Buddy mentions all live far away.

• The friends lend excitement and adventure to Buddy's and his friend's lives.

• All of these answers are correct.

How does making fruitcakes help Buddy and his friend survive hard times?

• It gives their lives excitement.

• It help them feel connected to people they like and admire.

• Both answers are correct.

Which did Hollywood make a string of during the 1930s which provided a glamorous escape from the harsh realities of the Depression?

• horror films

• lavish movie musicals

• comedies

• romantic movies

potent means ___________

• to make a formal beginning

• the act of secretly planning together

• having or exercising force, power or authority

• to think or reflect

What do the relatives' words and actions suggest about their characters?

• They are judgmental.

• They are narrow-minded.

• They are insensitive.

• They are severe.

• All answers are correct.

How might the relatives be foils (contrasting characters) to Buddy's friend?

• Though they are all family, they show no love or empathy-- unlike the friend.

• Their strict, stern manner emphasizes the friend's gentle, loving manner.

• Both answers are correct.

What is the theme of the story?

• Buddy accepts his friend despite the fact that she is different from other adults.

• Buddy recognizes her love and warmth and appreciates her uniqueness.

• Both answers are correct.

What does the theme suggest about friendship in general?

• Friendship depends on acceptance.

• Friendship depends on love.

• Friendship depends on appreciation.

• All answers are correct.

In friendship, opposites sometimes attract.

• true

• false

What does the dialogue, "It's fruitcake weather!" mean?

• It's the start of the Christmas season.

• It's cold.

• It's wintertime.

• All answers are correct.