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

2. What activity do Christine and the narrator miss doing when they move to their new home?
(a) Roller skating.
(b) Writing.
(c) Jumping rope.
(d) Singing in the choir.

3. How is Arne related to the narrator?
(a) Arne is the narrator's nephew.
(b) Arne is the narrator's uncle.
(c) They are siblings.
(d) They are cousins.

4. Who comes into Katrin's classroom unexpectedly?
(a) Kaaren.
(b) Dagmar.
(c) Mama.
(d) Christine.

5. What does the teacher send Katrin to find at the end of chapter 6?
(a) A book.
(b) A mop.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A pencil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the children has an operation in Chapter 3?

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

4. What does Mama want to buy with the money from the check?

5. What item acts as a sense of security for the children?

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