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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 color dress do Sita and Mary wear on the first day of school?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Brown.

2. Where does Karl run at the end of "The Branch"?
(a) To the train.
(b) To Fritzie's.
(c) To his mother.
(d) To Minneapolis.

3. Who takes classes at The Dorothy Ludlow Evening School of Charm?
(a) Mary.
(b) Sita.
(c) Celestine.
(d) Adelaide.

4. Where did Mary live before coming to Argus?
(a) Minot.
(b) Sioux Falls.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Minneapolis.

5. What body part pains Karl the most in the beginning of chapter 3?
(a) His head.
(b) His feet.
(c) His knees.
(d) His back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person towards whom Mary has romantic feelings?

2. What kind of shop does the aunt own?

3. Which character loves to hear her fortune told?

4. How far do Karl and his rescuer travel daily in chapter 3?

5. What is the name of the aunt mentioned in "The Branch"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the empty jewel box in chapter 1 shape Mary's character?

2. Describe the appearance of the pawn shop and the objects Sita buys there in chapter 5.

3. How does Sita feel when Pete gives Mary the cow's diamond? Why?

4. Describe Mary's one attempt at romance.

5. Why does Martin Miller keep Mary's baby brother?

6. Describe Fleur Pillager, her possessions, and her job.

7. How does Karl act when he meets Jude Miller? Why?

8. Why does Mary feel afraid at the beginning of chapter 1 when Karl leaves?

9. Why does Karl run back to the train at the end of "The Branch"?

10. Why does Russell Kashpaw dislike Karl?

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