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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which items hang proudly on the wall in Mama and Papa's bedroom?
(a) A map of San Francisco.
(b) A Norwegian flag.
(c) The family portraits.
(d) The children's birth certificates.

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

3. What does Mama want to buy with the money from the check?
(a) A new house.
(b) A new coat.
(c) Books for the children.
(d) Food.

4. What does Katrin mean when she says, "It is something within me, Mama. Right here!"?
(a) She knows she will be caught for doing something bad.
(b) She knows the girls at school hate her.
(c) Writing is her passion.
(d) She feels sick to her stomach.

5. How does Miss Durant like to eat her vegetables?
(a) Mashed.
(b) Boiled.
(c) Steamed.
(d) Raw.

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

7. What is the shared name of all three of Carmelita's brothers?
(a) Joseph.
(b) James.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Jonathan.

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

9. Where does the family take money from to pay for emergencies?
(a) Mama's Bank Account.
(b) The Little Bank.
(c) Aunt Sigrid's extra money.
(d) Nels' wages.

10. 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 copy the lessons in the writing brochures.
(d) She has to give up her dream of becoming a writer.

11. What does Katrin do to try to get the money she needs to pay for the writing brochures?
(a) Sell her rollerskates.
(b) Write an essay.
(c) Babysit her neighbors.
(d) Finish Christine's homework.

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

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

14. Who leaves Mama a check?
(a) Mr. Hyde.
(b) Papa.
(c) Uncle Chris.
(d) Aunt Sigrid.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What class does Katrin receive an F in?

2. Why can't any of the girls boil water for the tea during the reception?

3. Why is Katrin jealous of Christine while she waits at the reception?

4. What item does Papa decide to give up to save money?

5. What item acts as a sense of security for the children?

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