A Chair for My Mother Practice Flashcards

A set of question and answer flashcards covering the key characters, events, and details from the story 'A Chair for My Mother'.

Who is the author of the story 'A Chair for My Mother'?

Vera B. Williams

Where does the narrator's mother work as a waitress?

The Blue Tile Diner

What jobs does Josephine give the narrator at the diner?

Washing the salts and peppers, filling the ketchups, and peeling onions for onion soup.

How much of her own earned money does the narrator put into the jar?

Half of her money.

How does Grandma contribute to the family's savings jar?

She puts by the savings she gets whenever she finds a good bargain on items like tomatoes or bananas.

What specific item is the family saving money to buy?

A wonderful, beautiful fat sofa armchair covered in velvet with roses all over it.

What happened to the family's old chairs and sofa?

They burned up in a big fire at their other house.

What were the mother and narrator doing when they returned to find their house on fire?

They were coming home from buying new shoes (sandals for the narrator and pumps for the mother).

Who did Aunt Ida and Uncle Sandy confirm was safe after the fire?

Grandma and the cat.

What color did the family paint the walls of their new downstairs apartment?

Yellow

What items did the neighbors across the street contribute to the new apartment?

A table and three kitchen chairs.

What did Aunt Sally contribute to the new home?

Red and white curtains.

What denomination of bills did the bank exchange the coins for?

$10$ bills

How many furniture stores did the family visit before finding the perfect chair?

Four furniture stores.

Where was the new chair placed once it reached the apartment?

Right beside the window with the red and white curtains.