Christmas in Brooklyn Quiz

Which part of the plot is considered to be the climax?

• When Francie drags the tree up the stairs of the apartment with Papa and Neeley

• In the beginning when Francie is admiring the store windows

• When Francie and Neeley step forward to catch the tree

• When Francie and Neeley realize they have caught the tree

Which of the following words best characterize Francie?

• Confident /selfish/ foolish

• Brave/ fearless/ determined

• Hardworking/ kind/ conceited

• Funny /poor/ curiosity

Where does the story take place?

• Manhattan, New York City

• Brooklyn, New York City

• Brooklyn, Ohio

• Williamsburg, Virginia

What does the following sentence mean? "The narrow walls took up his clear breath, and gave it back with a doubled sweetness."

• Papa hyperventilated from carrying the tree up the stairs

• Papa's voice echoed and sounded bad

• Papa's voice carried up the stairs and was sweet-sounding

• Papa was being too loud in the small hallway

Christmas was "in the air long before it came" which means...

• Snow was falling

• The air was cold

• Singing could be heard

• Signs of the holiday were noticeable before Christmas

According to the story, looking at the store windows filled with decorations and toys was a great joy for Francie. "And this wonder came free to Francie" reveals...

• Francie was mad at her parents

• Francie comes from poverty

• Francie had money to buy one toy

• Francie thought about stealing from the store

Which event from the story is considered to be the exposition?

• When Francie is looking into the store windows and admiring the toys and the decorations

• When Francie waits by the tree lot all day hoping the one she wants isn't sold before midnight

• At the end when Francie is sitting peacefully under the tree

• In the middle when Francie and Neeley catch the tree

The plot of the story suggests the theme is...

• Wishing can make things happen

• Things that are hard to get are often costly

• Determination and perseverance can make dreams come true

• Christmas time is the time to buy gifts

What does Francie do every day during the week of Christmas?

• Makes homemade tree decorations

• Sings Christmas carols around the tree

• Sits under the tree

• Makes homemade gifts for Neeley, Mama, and Papa

The reason Francie wants to get the Christmas tree is that…

• She feels bad that Papa is sick

• She wants it for little Neeley

• She hates Punky Perkins

• She wants to make Christmas a special time