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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does he change his mind?
(a) He does not have the knowledge to raise children.
(b) He is nervous about owning a business.
(c) He is tired of living in Yonkers.
(d) His parents' love is secure.

2. How does Grandma Kurnitz react to what Bella divulges?
(a) She is not surprised.
(b) She is horrified.
(c) She is sad.
(d) She is happy.

3. About what is Bella adamant?
(a) That she move out.
(b) That Louie leave.
(c) That the boys stay.
(d) That he stay to hear what she wants to say.

4. Why is Grandma verbally battling with Arty?
(a) She loves to argue.
(b) They do not agree over what to have for dinner.
(c) To force Arty to drink the horrible mustard soup.
(d) Arty enjoys complaining to Grandma.

5. What is made even more intriguing for the boys?
(a) Their fascination with their pet rat.
(b) Their fascination with Bella.
(c) Their fascination with Louie.
(d) Their fascination with Grandma Kurnitz.

6. Who is the bravest of all Grandma Kurnitz's children?
(a) Gert.
(b) Louie.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Bella.

7. How do the others deal with Grandma Kurnitz?
(a) They try to talk to her.
(b) They avoid her.
(c) They yell at her.
(d) They beg her.

8. From where does Aunt Gert emerge?
(a) Grandma Kurnitz's room
(b) Under the table.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) Her room.

9. Who will be happier than Bella and her siblings?
(a) Bella's children.
(b) Anyone else.
(c) The neighbors.
(d) Jay and Arty.

10. What is Jay's plan?
(a) To get out into the real world and make some money to send to Eddie.
(b) To save money to buy a new game.
(c) To run away to New York City.
(d) To tell Uncle Louie how he truly feels about him.

11. What does Bella say she was seeking?
(a) A good man.
(b) The chance to have a child.
(c) The warmth that was lacking in her childhood.
(d) A normal life.

12. Who is mildly consoling?
(a) Jay.
(b) Gert.
(c) Arty.
(d) Louie.

13. How do the boys say goodbye to their grandmother?
(a) They wave goodbye.
(b) They say goodbye.
(c) They shake her hand.
(d) With a kiss.

14. Who are once more alone in the apartment?
(a) Louie and Bella.
(b) Bella and Johnny.
(c) Gert and Bella.
(d) Bella and Grandma Kurnitz.

15. In spite of all their differences, what do each of the family members need?
(a) The support of the others.
(b) The suggestions of the others.
(c) Food from the others.
(d) Money from the others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the letter say?

2. What reason does Louie give the boys for why he is leaving town?

3. Why is Bella glad that the boys are still there?

4. What does Grandma Kurnitz try to impress on her daughter?

5. What happens as soon as Grandma leaves the room?

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