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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. What activity do Christine and the narrator miss doing when they move to their new home?
(a) Singing in the choir.
(b) Jumping rope.
(c) Roller skating.
(d) Writing.

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

3. How does Uncle Chris make his money?
(a) He is a traveling salesman.
(b) He restores old farms and sells them for profit.
(c) He is a professional gambler.
(d) He steals heirlooms from families.

4. What is Uncle Chris' nickname among family members?
(a) The black Norwegian.
(b) The Scottish man.
(c) An old man.
(d) The German.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the unexpected classroom visitor want from Katrin?

2. What is the new baby's name?

3. How is Arne related to the narrator?

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

5. Which fruit does Uncle Chris demand that the children eat more of?

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