23. Edward expected to ________ with the money he got from his father.

　　A. help the poor family                            B. buy something to eat   

　　C. buy some pretty books                        D. learn another language

　　24. Why did the poor man shake his head when Edward spoke to him?

　　A. He couldn’t understand the boy.                    B. He wouldn’t accept the money.

　　C. He didn’t like the boy’s language.                D. He was too cold to say anything.

　　25. How much did Edward give the poor family?

　　A. One dollar.            B. Two dollars.            C. Three dollars.            D. Four dollars.

　　26. We know that Edward ________ from the passage.

　　A. got a prize for his kind heart                    B. had to buy his books next year

　　C. bought the books at the bookstore                D. got more money from his father