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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. Why is the answer to number 113 a problem?
(a) Every DAR member looks forward to the famous cherry tarts, and it will be a terrible blow if tarts are not made.
(b) Mary Alice has never been in trouble before.
(c) Grandma and Mrs. Vottsmeier do not get along.
(d) Grandma does not allow guests in her home.

2. Two ancient ladies arrive for the DAR event, _______________, but they certainly aren't DAR ladies.
(a) Mrs. Wilcox and Aunt Mae Griswold.
(b) Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Alderson.
(c) Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Greene.
(d) Mrs. DeVane and Mrs. Castagliola.

3. The town seems to come down on whose side, regarding this event?
(a) Royce's.
(b) Maxine's.
(c) Arnold's.
(d) Grandma's.

4. There are rumors of trying to do what to Arnold?
(a) Run him out of town as a corrupting influence.
(b) Get him to marry Maxine.
(c) Put him in jail.
(d) Convince him to stay permanently.

5. Who tells her that she was actually adopted?
(a) Mrs. Vottsmeier.
(b) Aunt Mae.
(c) Grandma.
(d) Ina-Rae.

Short Answer Questions

1. The artist, Arnold Green, explains that he is from ________, and that no one has had room in the entire town for him.

2. Mary Alice figures her zany household has done what?

3. What is "Newsy Notes?"

4. DAR is having its annual gathering to celebrate what?

5. What is the DAR?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is this man in town? What does Grandma think of this?

2. What does Bootsie bring back to Mary Alice? Why might he do this?

3. What is learned about Mrs. Weidenbach? How is this significant?

4. Why does Grandma change her mind regarding Mrs. Weidenbach's request?

5. How is Mary Alice's date interrupted? How is this foreshadowed?

6. What does Grandma do to pay the bills and survive during the Great Depression? How is this foreshadowed?

7. How do the townspeople treat Arnold after this shocking event? Why?

8. What newspaper column does Mary Alice write? Why might she do this?

9. How does Grandma initially respond to Mrs. Weidenbach's request? Why?

10. What is the most important part of the Christmas program? Why is it surprising that Mary Alice is chosen to play an important role in this? Why might she have been chosen?

(see the answer keys)

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