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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. Where does Grandma make Bootsie live?
(a) In the cobhouse out back.
(b) In the yard.
(c) In the basement.
(d) In her room.

2. Who is Mary Alice's favorite singer?
(a) The Andrews Sisters.
(b) Michael Buble.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Kate Smith.

3. The teacher is reading ____________ when Mary Alice enters the class.
(a) Dickens.
(b) Emily Dickinson.
(c) Louisa May Alcott.
(d) Shakespeare.

4. Mrs. Pensinger comes back for seconds on what?
(a) The apple pie.
(b) The corn pudding.
(c) The almond cookies.
(d) The pumpkin pie.

5. To take her mind off her fears, what does Mary Alice do?
(a) She sings to herself.
(b) She plays her Philco radio.
(c) She prays.
(d) She talks to Grandma.

Short Answer Questions

1. This family is locally known for its nice _________________.

2. What frightens Mary Alice in her room?

3. What is wrong with the principal's son?

4. What is Augie Fluke intent on proving to Mary Alice?

5. The pies turn the party from _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Armistice Day? What is a holiday that we have that serves a similar purpose? What is the purpose of this holiday?

2. Describe Halloween in this town. Why might it be like this?

3. Where does Mary Alice go directly after arriving in town? What is happening there when Mary Alice arrives?

4. How does Grandma handle these pranksters?

5. Describe the events surrounding Augie's attempt to impress Mary Alice. What does this reinforce about his character?

6. What has happened to Mrs. Abernathy's son? Is this still seen today? Why or why not?

7. Why does Mary Alice move in with her grandmother? What does this reveal about the Great Depression?

8. How does Grandma raise money for Mrs. Abernathy? Is this a good tactic? Why or why not?

9. How does Grandma greet Mary Alice? Why might she act this way?

10. What does Grandma do when she arrives at the Pensingers' residence? Why does she do this?

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