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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long does Katrin have to work before getting a salary?
(a) 10 days.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 1 month.

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

4. What did Mama recall stealing from Aunt Jenny as a young woman?
(a) Cake frosting.
(b) Papa.
(c) Candy.
(d) Money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks, "Now truly, indeed, do you have Peder?"

2. What is Mama's request before choosing a hospital?

3. What does Mama have for lunch in Chapter 3?

4. Why does Papa call Uncle Chris the "black Norwegian"?

5. Which aunt is having trouble keeping boarders?

(see the answer key)

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