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

2. How does Uncle Chris spend his money?
(a) He puts it away for the childrens' education.
(b) He gambles everything away and lost.
(c) He helps sick children overcome disabilities.
(d) He gives it to the family in his will.

3. 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) Helps Papa with household chores.
(c) Takes Christine to the doctor.
(d) Stays home to listen to a story.

4. In Chapter 1, the narrator recalls the family home on which street?
(a) Castro.
(b) Winford.
(c) Steiner.
(d) Strike.

5. How many rooms does the Steiner Street house have?
(a) 6 rooms.
(b) 11 rooms.
(c) 12 rooms.
(d) 4 rooms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character does Uncle Chris sing to?

2. What does the family plan to do with the Steiner Street home?

3. What is the name of Katrin's only classmate who is nice to her?

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

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

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