The Toymaker's Gift — Questions and answers

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Why was Elara so sad when she came to Elias's door?

Choices

  1. She had lost her favorite toy.
  2. Her parents had passed away and she lived with a stern aunt. ✓
  3. She was lost in the forest.
  4. She didn't like warm milk.

Answer: Her parents had passed away and she lived with a stern aunt.

From page 2

What kind of toy did Elias create for Elara?

Choices

  1. A wooden soldier.
  2. A miniature house.
  3. A small, plush bear. ✓
  4. A flying bird.

Answer: A small, plush bear.

From page 3

How did Elara feel when she first held 'Hope' the bear?

Choices

  1. She was scared of the bear.
  2. A faint smile touched her lips, finding comfort. ✓
  3. She threw the bear back at Elias.
  4. She immediately started laughing loudly.

Answer: A faint smile touched her lips, finding comfort.

From page 4

What happened to Elara's aunt after seeing Elara and 'Hope' together?

Choices

  1. She became even stricter than before.
  2. She took 'Hope' away from Elara.
  3. She softened her cold exterior, touched by their bond. ✓
  4. She moved away from Willow Creek.

Answer: She softened her cold exterior, touched by their bond.

From page 5

What did Elias teach everyone was the greatest gift of all?

Choices

  1. The most expensive toy.
  2. A large amount of money.
  3. The ability to love, to care, and to find happiness in simple things. ✓
  4. The biggest house in Willow Creek.

Answer: The ability to love, to care, and to find happiness in simple things.

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