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The Garden Party

1. What is the setting of the story, and what situation is presented?

2. What news does Godber’s man bring when he comes to deliver the pastries?

3. How does Laura differ from the other members of her family? Give two examples to support your answer.

4. Why is it ironic that Laura’s mother says, “Why will you children insist on giving parties!” (Pg. 10) and “I’m determined to leave everything to you children to do this year” (pg1)?

5. Why does Laura say she sees beauty in the dead man, who a [[ears asleep—sleeping so soundly, so deeply”(pg13)?