Question

The following question refers to “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote.

Toward the end of the story, Buddy is separated from his friend. Why?
A.
He runs away from home.
B.
His friend is sent to the hospital to suffer her last illness.
C.
A letter from President Roosevelt invites Buddy’s friend to the White House.
D.
Buddy is sent to military school by his relatives.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Buddy is sent to military school by his relatives.

Indeed, the following year after that last Christmas together, Buddy is sent to a military school. They do keep in contact with letters but due to the fact that his friend’s health continues to deteriorate to the point that she is unable to remember who Buddy is, their exchanges are ended.