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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Christine leave her weekly wages?

2. Which family member has never been admitted into a hospital?

3. Who is the first child to get married?

4. Who marries Miss Durant?

5. How much cash does Mama pay for the surgery?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Papa tell Mr. Kenmore he can not go flying?

2. Why does Cora call Nels "Nelson"?

3. Why does Katrin get fired from her job?

4. Why does Mrs. Beauchamp handle Dr. Beauchamp's accounting needs?

5. Why do the aunts and uncles come over when Papa goes to the hospital?

6. Why can Mama comfort Christine when Nels and Frank can not?

7. How does Mama barter with Mrs. Beauchamp to pay for the surgery?

8. Why is Mrs. Beauchamp angry when she discovers who the carpenter is?

9. What does Katrin enjoy her job at the drugstore?

10. Why does Mama try to kill Uncle Elizabeth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, the family lives in three different homes. Discuss the three homes by comparing their similarities and differences, and determine which home was most important to the family.

Essay Topic 2

The family met the Martin family towards the end of the book and were disgusted at how they treated one another. In what ways were the families different? Which family would you rather be a part of and why?

Essay Topic 3

Why did the author choose Katrin to be the narrator? Would the book be just as good if another character had been chosen to narrate? Why or why not?

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