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1. What does Ma give Jack for his birthday in "Presents"? What does Jack do with his gift?

Ma's birthday present for Jack is a drawing Ma made of Jack while he was sleeping. Jack starts to hang the drawing on the cork wall above Bed but Ma says she doesn't want it there. Jack knows it's because she doesn't want “him” to see it. He decides to hang it in the back of Wardrobe.

2. Describe Jack's breakfast with Ma on his birthday in "Presents." What does Jack eat?

Jack begins his day by counting the 100 cereals into his bowl and pouring the milk. He's careful not to splash any and he and Ma thank Baby Jesus for the food. Jack washes the bowls and spoons from breakfast and notices that the sun isn't shining through Skylight very well because of the snow.

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