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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the family move when they left the Castro Street house?
(a) A chicken ranch across the bay.
(b) A boarding house on Steiner Street.
(c) Their family home in Norway.
(d) Uncle Chris' old house.

2. What does Carmelita say to defend the item she brought to the reception?
(a) It keeps one warm.
(b) It is for good health.
(c) It is good for the stomach.
(d) It adds years to one's life.

3. How many days of praying does the Catholic Novena include?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 9 days.
(c) 16 days.
(d) 10 days.

4. What is the name of the first boarder the family had at the Steiner Street house?
(a) Miss Durant.
(b) Miss Karboe.
(c) Miss Grimes.
(d) Mister Ann.

5. Why is Katrin upset with her classmates during the reception?
(a) They make fun of her outfit.
(b) They make fun of her for the food she brings.
(c) They call her stupid.
(d) They say her Mama has a funny accent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Uncle Chris make his money?

2. Who does Mama have see to pay for the surgery?

3. Which items hang proudly on the wall in Mama and Papa's bedroom?

4. What does the person Mama goes to see about the surgery keep complaining about while Mama is with her?

5. Why is Katrin jealous of Christine while she waits at the reception?

(see the answer key)

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