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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is with Uncle Chris when he passes away?
(a) Mama.
(b) Aunt Trina.
(c) Papa.
(d) Nels.

2. How does Mama finally sneak in to see her child at the hospital?
(a) She pretends to deliver a package.
(b) She sneaks back when no one is watching.
(c) She pretends to be part of the cleaning staff.
(d) She pretends to be a nurse.

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

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

5. Where does Mama count the family's money every week?
(a) Back porch.
(b) Desk.
(c) Kitchen table.
(d) Living room couch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who leaves Mama a check?

3. What does Mama really do with the check?

4. What is Uncle Chris' nickname among family members?

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

(see the answer key)

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