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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aunt Patty not want Willa Jo and Little Sister to play with the family across the street?
(a) They are dirty.
(b) They are vulgar.
(c) They are Black.
(d) They are poor.

2. What is one of the first rules that the girls learn about Aunt Patty's house?
(a) They have to make their beds before going outside.
(b) They can't enter the house by the front door.
(c) They must dress up for dinner every night.
(d) They will attend church each Sunday.

3. Elizabeth tells Willa Jo and Little Sister that Aunt Patty has signed them up for ____________________.
(a) Summer school.
(b) swimming lessons.
(c) charm school.
(d) Sunday School.

4. Where are most of the girls in the Bible School eating lunch?
(a) Under a tree.
(b) In a cafeteria.
(c) On a patio.
(d) In the classroom.

5. What does Aunt Patty do when she finds Willa Jo, Little Sister and their mother napping in the afternoon?
(a) She tells them to get up and get dressed.
(b) She turns off the phone so it won't wake them.
(c) She pulls the shades so the room is darker.
(d) She leaves so that she won't disturb them.

6. Which of the following does NOT describe Miss Pettibone?
(a) Mean.
(b) Kind.
(c) Unsympathetic.
(d) Sarcastic.

7. What are Willa Jo and Little Sister doing on the roof?
(a) Rescuing a baby bird.
(b) Getting a suntan.
(c) Retrieving a ball.
(d) Watching the sun.

8. What does Aunt Patty tell Willa Jo as the story begins?
(a) They are leaving for the beach now.
(b) It is time for lunch.
(c) She needs to finish her homework.
(d) She is fed up with her.

9. What does Isaac call Aunt Patty?
(a) Lady.
(b) Auntie.
(c) Ma'am.
(d) Mrs.

10. What does Elizabeth say that makes Willa Jo sob?
(a) They must miss their mother.
(b) She doesn't like her dress.
(c) Her baby brother died too.
(d) People in town are talking about them.

11. How many times does Aunt Patty wash the kitchen floor after the creatures in #35 are removed?
(a) Twice.
(b) Ten times.
(c) Once.
(d) Five times.

12. What does Aunt Patty do when Willa Jo and Little Sister refuse to come down off the roof?
(a) Climbs a ladder to get them.
(b) Calls the fire department.
(c) Stomps back inside the house.
(d) Has her husband coax them down.

13. What did the girls' mother try to get them to do every day?
(a) Sit outside and watch the sun.
(b) Take a nap.
(c) Play with their friends.
(d) Visit Baby's grave.

14. What treat does Isaac share with Little Sister in Chapter 11?
(a) Popsicle.
(b) Caramel Corn.
(c) Ding Dong.
(d) Twinkie.

15. Elizabeth asks Willa Jo and Little Sister if they are the girls who _______________________.
(a) won the sack race.
(b) live in California.
(c) lost their baby sister.
(d) are new at school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Mrs. Garber told Aunt Patty about Willa Jo and Little Sister?

2. Aunt Patty is very happy when the girls join in singing ______________________ at Bible School.

3. What are Willa Jo and Little Sister doing at the beginning of Chapter 5?

4. What job does the girls' mother do?

5. How old is the woman in #3?

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