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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. What is in the can Lark leaves for Sally?

2. Where does Lark believe Marjorie Ann went after her death?

3. What is hanging on the wall over Lark's crib?

4. What treat does Lark find in the cupboard after Mama leaves?

5. How much money does Uncle Stan say he lost gambling the night before?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of Papa's duties with the railroad?

2. What are Lark's thoughts about the financial situation for Aunt Betty and Uncle Stan and how does Uncle Stan's job contribute to that?

3. What is the response of the nun when Lark asks if playing poker is a sin, and why does she respond in that manner?

4. Briefly describe what Lark observes and fells during the funeral.

5. Why does Lark say she likes spending time in taverns?

6. What does Lark believe will happen to the baby? Why does she believe this? What does she believe will be her role in the delivery?

7. Where does Mama tell Lark the baby has gone? Where does Lark believe it's gone? Why does Mama slap Lark?

8. What is Lark's reaction when Mama says she has to sell tickets to the picnic, and what is Mama's response?

9. What is the significance of what Lark tells Mama while Lark is pretending to be Mrs. Brown?

10. What is the basic information included in the letter Lark finds from Earl Samson to Bill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the "Sin Notebook" kept by Lark? Why is she so interested in keeping track and identifying sins? Why is she worried that gambling is a sin?

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of the Catholic Church in this story? What does Lark believe about the Catholic Church? How and why does this attitude change? Can you predict what role the Church will play in Lark's later life? Support your predictions.

Essay Topic 3

What are the major problems between Mama and Papa? Why do these problems remain issues rather than being resolved? Are there resolutions?

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