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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Papa call Uncle Chris the "black Norwegian"?
(a) He smokes black tobacco.
(b) He wears all black.
(c) He has a black mustache.
(d) He is African American.

2. Which of the children has an operation in Chapter 3?
(a) Dagmar.
(b) Nels.
(c) Christine.
(d) The narrator.

3. Where does Mama get the money to pay for the operation?
(a) Papa's wages.
(b) Mama's Bank Account.
(c) The Little Bank.
(d) Uncle Chris lets her borrow money.

4. Which heirlooms does Uncle Chris sell without telling anyone?
(a) The silver broach and coin collection.
(b) The drinking horn and coin collection.
(c) The bridal chest and drinking horn.
(d) The silver broach and bridal chest.

5. Which character demands her dowry money back from Uncle Chris' estate?
(a) Aunt Trina.
(b) Aunt Marta.
(c) Aunt Sigrid.
(d) Mama.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dagmar help Mama do in their new home?

2. In Chapter 1, the narrator recalls the family home on which street?

3. This event causes finances to be low at the beginning of Chapter 2.

4. What does the Norwegian phrase "Lille Ven" mean?

5. How many rooms does the Steiner Street house have?

(see the answer key)

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