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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. Which character injures himself after jumping on the bed?
(a) Karl.
(b) Wallace Pfef.
(c) Russell Kashpaw.
(d) Pete.

2. In Mary's opinion, what is the most striking feature of the person she has romantic feelings for?
(a) His scars.
(b) His psoriasis.
(c) His tattoos.
(d) His lack of a right arm.

3. What is the name of the fair to which the narrator goes in chapter 1?
(a) The Renaissance Festival.
(b) The Minnesota State Fair.
(c) The Greater Sioux Falls Bazaar.
(d) The Orphan's Picnic.

4. What city does Sita visit in chapter 5?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Boston.
(c) Boise.
(d) Minneapolis.

5. Where is Wallace Pfef from?
(a) Fargo.
(b) Minneapolis.
(c) Sioux Falls.
(d) Argus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sita use on her forehead to prevent wrinkles?

2. What kind of business does Jimmy run?

3. In which state do the children look for their aunt?

4. Who is the narrator of chapter 1?

5. What does Sita buy at the pawn shop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Wallace Pfef's vision for the sugar beet, as described in chapter 6?

2. Describe Chez Sita.

3. Why does Mary give Sita the sewing machine in chapter 7?

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

5. Describe Mary's one attempt at romance.

6. Why does Russell Kashpaw dislike Karl?

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

8. In "The Branch," why do the children come to Argus?

9. Describe Argus, as pictured in "The Branch."

10. Describe Celestine's appearance, as related in chapter 2.

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