Character Actions and Motivations in Literature

After Christmas, the children are punished for visiting the Wallace store. Mr. Jamison visits to discuss legal matters about the family's land, offering to back their credit. The family faces the risk of losing their land if they back the credit with it. Mr. Granger visits, threatening the family over their land and their actions against the Wallace store, highlighting racial tensions and economic pressures.

What did the children hope Mama would not do after their trip to the Wallace store?

• Tell Papa about it

• Buy them gifts

• Punish them herself

• Take them back to the store

What did Mr. Jameson bring for the children during his visit?

• A chocolate cake

• A basket of apples

• A fruitcake and lemon drops

• A box of chocolates

What was Mr. Jameson's main concern about backing the credit for the families?

• The crops might fail

• The store might close

• The land could be lost

• The families might not repay

What did Mr. Granger imply about the family's actions?

• They were being generous

• They were making a profit

• They were causing trouble

• They were helping the community