What do you think the bamboo house is for?
The bamboo house is for the donkey that is about to be gifted to the narrator from his mother as he had requested it as his birthday gift.
What could be going on in the hall? What kind of 'decorations' could they be using?
Which two emotions could Gerry be feeling right now?
Right now Gerry could be feeling the two emotions like to be overwhelmed and ecstatic. He could not believe that a donkey was actually standing in front of him.
Why did Gerry want a donkey?
Gerry wanted a donkey because he was enchanted by their soft knees, their great ears, and their wobbling uncertain walk.
How did he try to convince his mother to grant his wish? What did she say in response? What must she have thought in response? How do you know?






















































































