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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5 as the narrator walks with Mildred, what does she see growing in the ditches?
(a) Chamomile.
(b) Curly dock.
(c) Dandelions.
(d) Stinging nettles.

2. As the narrator walks with the Kinsellas in Chapter 5, what color does she see leaning up against a gate?
(a) Chestnut.
(b) Black.
(c) Bay.
(d) Brown.

3. What does Mrs. Kinsella blame the dampness of the mattress on?
(a) Rain from the window.
(b) A glass of water spilling on the bed.
(c) Dampness in the room.
(d) The narrator wetting the bed.

4. What color dress does Mrs. Kinsella buy the narrator?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Lilac.
(c) Mauve.
(d) Pink.

5. How do the narrator and Mrs. Kinsella scrub the mattress?
(a) Detergent and hot water.
(b) Vinegar and hot water.
(c) Vinegar, baking soda, and hot water.
(d) Bleach and hot water.

6. What does Mr. Kinsella read after dinner in Chapter 3?
(a) Novel.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Biography.
(d) Magazine.

7. At the end of Chapter 5, how many lights can the narrator see when Mr. Kinsella has her look out to sea?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

8. In Chapter 5, what day of the week is it?
(a) Friday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Monday.

9. What type of sauce do Mrs. Kinsella and the narrator make in Chapter 4?
(a) Tomato.
(b) Onion.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Rhubarb.

10. When the narrator comes down after being put to bed, how many macaroons does she eat in Chapter 4?
(a) 3.
(b) A dozen.
(c) A half dozen.
(d) 8.

11. What does the narrator help fix for breakfast in Chapter 3?
(a) Tomatoes.
(b) Cereal.
(c) Toast.
(d) Eggs.

12. In Chapter 5, what color shells does the narrator find?
(a) Cream.
(b) Pink.
(c) White.
(d) Brown.

13. Where does the narrator sit during the news in Chapter 3?
(a) In a rocker.
(b) On Mrs. Kinsella's lap.
(c) On the floor.
(d) On the sofa.

14. What time do the Kinsellas watch the news?
(a) 9:30 p.m.
(b) 10 p.m.
(c) 8:30 p.m.
(d) 9 p.m.

15. In Chapter 4, what do Mrs. Kinsella and the narrator paint?
(a) Parlor.
(b) Kitchen.
(c) Skirting boards.
(d) Front door.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, whose grave does Mr. Kinsella have to help dig?

2. In Chapter 3, what do Mrs. Kinsella and the narrator eat after supper?

3. What does Mr. Kinsella tell the narrator that women have a gift for?

4. Where does Mr. Kinsella have the narrator run to in Chapter 3?

5. What does Mr. Kinsella make for everyone to drink when he comes in for a break in Chapter 3?

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