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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What item does Hester ask to try as the women pack up the reception?
(a) Cookies.
(b) Wine.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Meat balls.

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

4. How many days does Katrin have with the writing materials before she gets charged?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 9 days.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Katrin upset with her classmates during the reception?

3. How does Miss Durant like to eat her vegetables?

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

5. Where does the family take money from to pay for emergencies?

(see the answer key)

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