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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the teacher send Katrin to find at the end of chapter 6?
(a) A mop.
(b) A book.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A pencil.

2. Who prays every morning so Katrin will hopefully get the money she needs?
(a) Dagmar.
(b) Nels.
(c) Katrin.
(d) Carmelita.

3. What item acts as a sense of security for the children?
(a) Mama's bank account.
(b) Aunt Sigrid's extra money.
(c) Nels' story telling.
(d) Papa's wages.

4. What does Katrin do to try to get the money she needs to pay for the writing brochures?
(a) Write an essay.
(b) Finish Christine's homework.
(c) Babysit her neighbors.
(d) Sell her rollerskates.

5. Which fruit does Uncle Chris demand that the children eat more of?
(a) Apples.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Oranges.
(d) Lemons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which item is not being brought to the reception?

2. Where does Mama put the wine during the reception?

3. What does Christine bring to school to give Katrin during the reception?

4. Which heirlooms does Uncle Chris sell without telling anyone?

5. What does Mama decide to make for Katrin's school reception?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Papa want to buy the chicken ranch?

2. In what ways is Mr. Hyde a fraud?

3. Why does Mama want to move to the Steiner Street house immediately?

4. How does Carmelita help Katrin for the writing contest?

5. How is the family able to afford the Steiner Street house?

6. Why is the school holding a reception?

7. What two tricks does Mama play on the nurses to sneak in to see her child?

8. How does the family work together to avoid using their savings for expenses?

9. What is the purpose of The Little Bank?

10. Why is the family so unhappy at the chicken ranch?

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