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Katherine Mansfield, The Garden Party

Katherine Mansfield, The Garden Party

Read The Garden Party and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

1. What flowers does Mrs. Sheridan order for the garden party?

daisies

tulips

lilies

roses

2. What does the cook offer Laura and Jose before the party?

egg sandwiches

cream puffs

lemon curd

olives

3. Why does Laura think they should cancel the party?

because the food the cook made is not good enough to serve to guests

because she doesn’t want to see a particularly annoying suitor

because some of the neighbors are too poor to buy pretty hats and dresses to wear to the party

because a local workman has died and it would be insensitive to celebrate after a tragedy

4. What does Mrs. Sheridan want to take to the unfortunate neighbor family?

boots and blankets for the children

a roasted chicken

a basket of leftovers from the party

geraniums

5. What does Laura say to the dead man?

“Forgive my hat.”

“Enjoy the sandwiches.”

“Bless you.”

“Remember me.”