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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the family not serve food to the boarders on Sundays?
(a) The family runs out of food every Sunday.
(b) The family wants to save money.
(c) The boarders fasted on Sundays.
(d) It is a family day.

2. Which of the children has an operation in Chapter 3?
(a) The narrator.
(b) Dagmar.
(c) Nels.
(d) Christine.

3. What is Katrin's punishment for her F?
(a) She has to retake the class over the summer.
(b) She has to give away the writing brochures.
(c) She has to give up her dream of becoming a writer.
(d) She has to copy the lessons in the writing brochures.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Katrin she is "getting away with murder"?

2. What game is Mrs. Martin planning to play?

3. How many rooms does the Steiner Street house have?

4. Which character demands her dowry money back from Uncle Chris' estate?

5. What is the phrase that Mama uses to let everyone know everything is going fine?

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