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

2. This event causes finances to be low at the beginning of Chapter 2.
(a) Nels is arrested.
(b) Christine becomes ill.
(c) Papa leaves the family.
(d) The strike.

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

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

5. Which item does Mama not count out money for?
(a) Landlord.
(b) Groceries.
(c) Vacations.
(d) Items for the children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is with Uncle Chris when he passes away?

2. Which heirlooms does Uncle Chris sell without telling anyone?

3. Which character does Uncle Chris sing to?

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

5. How is Arne related to the narrator?

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