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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who forgets to turn on the heat in the school building during the reception?
(a) Carmelita.
(b) Miss Grimes.
(c) Katrin.
(d) The janitress.

2. What does Carmelita say to defend the item she brought to the reception?
(a) It adds years to one's life.
(b) It is for good health.
(c) It keeps one warm.
(d) It is good for the stomach.

3. What is the name of the school the girls attend?
(a) Winford.
(b) Castro.
(c) Windamere.
(d) Steiner.

4. Which character demands her dowry money back from Uncle Chris' estate?
(a) Mama.
(b) Aunt Marta.
(c) Aunt Sigrid.
(d) Aunt Trina.

5. What does Mama decide to make for Katrin's school reception?
(a) Meat balls.
(b) Pasta.
(c) Soup.
(d) Fish stew.

6. Who prays every morning so Katrin will hopefully get the money she needs?
(a) Nels.
(b) Carmelita.
(c) Dagmar.
(d) Katrin.

7. What item acts as a sense of security for the children?
(a) Nels' story telling.
(b) Papa's wages.
(c) Aunt Sigrid's extra money.
(d) Mama's bank account.

8. Why does Mama clear out the front room?
(a) To make room for a renter.
(b) To give Nels his own room.
(c) To make room since the aunts visit.
(d) To redecorate the room.

9. Which item is not being brought to the reception?
(a) Currant cake.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Cookies.
(d) Cucumber sandwiches.

10. Why is Katrin upset with her classmates during the reception?
(a) They call her stupid.
(b) They say her Mama has a funny accent.
(c) They make fun of her outfit.
(d) They make fun of her for the food she brings.

11. What does Mama do when Katrin explains that she needs money?
(a) Helps her find a job to earn the money.
(b) Gives it to her since writing is her dream.
(c) Refuses to speak to her for a week.
(d) Makes her do extra chores for the money.

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

13. Why does this child need to have an operation?
(a) A broken arm.
(b) A gunshot wound.
(c) An ear infection.
(d) Food poisoning.

14. What forbidden item does Carmelita bring to the reception?
(a) Beer.
(b) Wine.
(c) Rum.
(d) Tobacco.

15. What does Mama bring to school in the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Wine and soda.
(b) Coffee and hot chocolate.
(c) Water and cookies.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Katrin's only classmate who is nice to her?

2. What does the first place winner for the contest Katrin entered receive as the prize?

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

4. Why does Katrin not like Miss Grimes?

5. How many days of praying does the Catholic Novena include?

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