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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character does Uncle Chris sing to?
(a) Christine.
(b) Dagmar.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Arne.

2. What does Nels do the night the boys get into trouble for breaking into a store?
(a) Takes Christine to the doctor.
(b) Stays home to listen to a story.
(c) Helps Papa with household chores.
(d) Works to make extra money for the family.

3. In Chapter 1, the family needs extra money to pay for which of the following?
(a) Nels' high school.
(b) Christine's broken arm.
(c) The narrator's writing materials.
(d) Groceries for the aunts.

4. Why does the family not serve food to the boarders on Sundays?
(a) The family wants to save money.
(b) The family runs out of food every Sunday.
(c) It is a family day.
(d) The boarders fasted on Sundays.

5. What does Mr. Hyde leave for the children?
(a) Food.
(b) Books.
(c) Toys.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does this child need to have an operation?

2. What does the narrator try to give Mama at the end of Chapter 1?

3. What does Nels nickname the refinished basement?

4. In Chapter 9, what part of Papa is hurting him?

5. Why does Mama clear out the front room?

(see the answer key)

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