The Umbrella Man

What 'trick' does the old man repeatedly use?

• Selling umbrellas for money

• Asking for directions

• Offering fake jewelry

• Telling sad stories

Why does the mother think the old man might be titled, like 'Sir Harry Goldsworthy'?

• He has a rich-sounding accent

• He wears fancy clothes

• He has an expensive umbrella

• He tells her he is rich

What is the main theme of 'The Umbrella Man'?

• Deception and trust

• Love and friendship

• Adventure and exploration

• Wealth and poverty

What does the mother initially think about the old man in 'The Umbrella Man'?

• He is a kind gentleman

• He is a thief

• He is a beggar

• He is a businessman

How does the old man convince people to buy his umbrella?

• By offering a discount

• By pretending to be in need

• By showing a fake receipt

• By telling a sad story

What literary device is primarily used in 'The Umbrella Man'?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Simile

• Alliteration

What is the setting of 'The Umbrella Man'?

• A busy city street

• A quiet village

• A suburban neighborhood

• A countryside market

What does the umbrella symbolize in the story?

• Protection

• Deception

• Wealth

• Friendship

What lesson does the daughter learn in 'The Umbrella Man'?

• Always trust strangers

• Appearances can be deceiving

• Money is everything

• Kindness is always rewarded

What is the tone of 'The Umbrella Man'?

• Humorous

• Serious

• Tragic

• Romantic