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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. Why won't the doctor let Mama go see her child after the operation?
(a) Mama can not afford to pay the hospital bill.
(b) It is against hospital rules.
(c) The child is not going to live.
(d) Mama is upset and he is afraid she will scare the child.

2. Which heirlooms does Uncle Chris sell without telling anyone?
(a) The silver broach and coin collection.
(b) The bridal chest and drinking horn.
(c) The drinking horn and coin collection.
(d) The silver broach and bridal chest.

3. What does Mr. Hyde leave for the children?
(a) Food.
(b) Toys.
(c) Books.
(d) Money.

4. What item does Papa decide to give up to save money?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) The newspaper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, the family needs extra money to pay for which of the following?

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

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

4. Who leaves Mama a check?

5. What does the narrator try to give Mama at the end of Chapter 1?

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