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

2. What is the phrase that Mama uses to let everyone know everything is going fine?
(a) God bless us.
(b) Everything is fine.
(c) Praise the Lord.
(d) Is good.

3. What does Mama want to buy with the money from the check?
(a) A new house.
(b) Food.
(c) Books for the children.
(d) A new coat.

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

5. What does Mama have for lunch in Chapter 3?
(a) A turkey sandwich.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Bread and water.
(d) Two cups of coffee.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who helps Nels with homework?

3. How does Uncle Chris make his money?

4. What does Mr. Hyde leave for the children?

5. What makes Mama's storytelling worse than normal in Chapter 3?

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