What is the significance of the blue handled brush?

The appearance at the end proves to George the events were real.

After George makes his wish, what is the first thing that he notices that makes him realize his wish has been granted?

The tree he ran into no longer has a scar on it.

How is George's life affected by the stranger he meets on the bridge?

He learns to appreciate his life.

What is one theme that can be taken from this story?

The gift of life is the most important gift of all.

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The Greatest Gift, Short Story Comprehension

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1
The author's use of detail throughout the story helps to create...
structure.
the mood of the story.
irony.
point-of-view.
2
What is the significance of the blue handled brush?
It magically takes George from one place to the next.
It is an example of foreshadowing.
It disappeared when the stranger left, proving it was a dream.
The appearance at the end proves to George the events were real.
3
After George makes his wish, what is the first thing that he notices that makes him realize his wish has been granted?
The bank is brightly lit and full of people.
His brother is dead.
Another man is married to his wife.
The tree he ran into no longer has a scar on it.
4
The images described in the first two paragraphs contribute to which of the following literary elements?
setting
irony
symbolism
personification
5
How is George's life affected by the stranger he meets on the bridge?
He is able to get a new job.
He decides to visit his parents and brother more.
He learns to appreciate his life.
He continues to visit the bridge and river often.
6
In the beginning of the story, what is George considering?
Taking his own life
If he and Mary should have another child
Going on vacation
what to get his wife for Christmas
7
What surprising thing does the stranger know about George?
He knows that George's brother lost his leg.
He knows his wife is a cheater.
He knows that George lost his job.
He knows his wife's name.
8
What is memorable about the stranger's appearance?
His white beard.
His moth-eaten shirt.
His bright blue eyes.
His pointed nose.
9
What is one theme that can be taken from this story?
Don't listen to ghosts.
Trust your instincts.
The gift of life is the most important gift of all.
Money can't buy happiness.

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