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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. What is the name of the first boarder the family had at the Steiner Street house?
(a) Miss Durant.
(b) Miss Grimes.
(c) Mister Ann.
(d) Miss Karboe.

2. Where does the family move when they left the Castro Street house?
(a) Their family home in Norway.
(b) A boarding house on Steiner Street.
(c) Uncle Chris' old house.
(d) A chicken ranch across the bay.

3. Where does Mama get the money to pay for the operation?
(a) Papa's wages.
(b) The Little Bank.
(c) Mama's Bank Account.
(d) Uncle Chris lets her borrow money.

4. What is the name of Katrin's teacher?
(a) Miss Grimes.
(b) Miss Lyons.
(c) Miss Karboe.
(d) Miss Scanlon.

5. What place does Katrin get in the contest she entered?
(a) 1st place.
(b) 25th place.
(c) 45th place.
(d) 4th place.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama do when Katrin explains that she needs money?

2. Where has Christine found a job?

3. Why won't the doctor let Mama go see her child after the operation?

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

5. What does Carmelita say to defend the item she brought to the reception?

(see the answer key)

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