A Mother in Mannville

1. What was the name of the narrator's pointer dog?

• A) Jerry
• B) Pointer
• C) Pat
• D) Charles

2. Why did the narrator initially go to the cabin in the Carolina mountains?

• A) To visit the orphanage
• B) To recover from an illness and do some writing
• C) To go hiking and see the autumn leaves
• D) To find a boy to help with chores

3. Which word does the narrator feel best describes Jerry's character?

• A) Independence
• B) Honesty
• C) Courage
• D) Integrity

4. What does Jerry's wordlessness when receiving gifts like candy and apples suggest?

• A) He was ungrateful and sullen.
• B) He was unaccustomed to such gestures and expressed his gratitude non-verbally.
• C) He disliked sweets and preferred practical items.
• D) He was taught at the orphanage not to speak unless spoken to.

5. Why did the narrator feel 'almost relieved' that she did not have to say goodbye to Jerry?

• A) She was angry that he did not show up on her last day.
• B) She was in a great hurry and did not have time.
• C) She found the emotional weight of the farewell too difficult to handle.
• D) She believed he had already gone to see his mother.

6. According to Jerry's story, what gift did his mother send him the Christmas before last?

• A) A puppy
• B) A new suit
• C) A pair of gloves
• D) A pair of skates

7. What was the name of the boy from the orphanage who chopped wood for the narrator?

• A) Pat
• B) Charles
• C) Jerry
• D) Mannville