What is John's profession?
blacksmith
Who is his wife?
Mary
And his daughter?
Molly
True or False: This is the first Christmas the family has to spend without Jim.
true
Do John and Mary look much different since last holiday?
no
Is John as strong as he once was?
yes
Does Molly have an upbeat personality?
yes
Is she in good health currently?
no
True or False: It was unusual for the daughter to be sick.
true
In what country does the passage take place?
unknown
How is John different from in his youth?
a wrinkle or two at the corners of the eyes, and a few grey hairs mingling with the brown.
Has John put on a bit of weight since his youth?
yes if that's what corpulent means
Does Molly think Fred will return?
yes
How about Mrs. Thorogood?
yes
What was Mrs. Thorogood getting ready for the family?
supper
Who asks if Molly's health has improved?
the smith
True or False: Molly could hide her sadness.
false
How is Molly's skin color described?
pale
What does Molly wonder about Jim?
what company he will have to spend it with him in the backwoods."
What chapter is the passage from?
SEVEN